How Fox News and Tucker Carlson made JD Vance

How Tucker Carlson took JD Vance from Trump critic to VP pick [Courier]( Friend, In case you missed it, on Monday former President Donald Trump announced his pick for VP: Ohio Senator and author JD Vance. Vance first came onto the political scene in 2016 by criticizing his new running mate, calling Trump a con man and “America’s Hitler.” Today, Vance espouses more extreme views than Trump himself. He’s invoked the racist “great replacement” theory on a Fox News appearance, suggested that women shouldn’t be allowed to leave violent marriages, and has criticized abortion bans that have exceptions in the case of rape and incest. [We’ll explain how Fox News and Tucker Carlson helped mold Vance into Trump’s successor in a moment, but if you’re ready to help us expose Vance and Fox News, can you chip in $20 today?]( In 2016, Vance was a favorite of the New York Times, CNN, and MSNBC for his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy and his takes on white working-class Trump supporters. But in 2018, he started appearing on Tucker Carlson Tonight. In his early appearances on the show, Vance was known for his balanced and measured analysis. Then, as he sought Trump’s endorsement for his 2022 Ohio Senate campaign, he kept going on Fox News programming, including dozens of appearances on Tucker Carlson’s then-top-rated primetime program. Soon, Vance began to mirror Carlson’s fear-mongering and conspiracy-spreading tone. In return, Carlson gave him a regular platform on Fox News and eventually asked the former president to endorse Vance for his Senate run. Trump did and the rest is history. So here’s why all this matters so much right now. In the wake of January 6th, Vance criticized former Vice President Mike Pence for not going along with Trump’s fraudulent fake electors scheme. If Vance is given the chance to help Trump steal an election, he would do it. He’s already said so. Here at COURIER, we’re dedicated to making sure voters know who JD Vance is and why his nomination is such a threat. Our reporters work in eleven key battleground states across the country to report on the issues that matter most so we can protect our democracy at the ballot box in November. [This type of work takes resources, friend, and we can’t do it without your support. Can you chip in $20 now to help us keep the presses running?]( Express Donate: If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [$5]( [$15]( [$25]( [$50]( Thank you, COURIER team --------------------------------------------------------------- Email us: info@couriernewsroom.com [Become a member!]( This message was sent to: {EMAIL}. Email is a critical way we communicate with grassroots supporters like you. However, if you would like to change your subscription preferences, here are some options: [Receive Fewer Emails]( [Update Your Information]( [unsubscribe]( To give by check: Courier Newsroom Box 509 New York, NY 10032