Who is Trump's pick for vice president, JD Vance?
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Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday (July 16), receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful two days after a would-be assassin's bullet grazed his right ear. The former president appeared moved by the response as he stood in a box alongside members of his family and Senator J.D. Vance, Trump's choice for running mate announced earlier in the day. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more about Trump's pick.