Elon Musk Endorses Trump's Running Mate J.D. Vance - A Pro-Crypto Republican

IconCryptoNewsTerminal Staff15 Jul, 2024

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Elon Musk Endorses Trump's Running Mate J.D. Vance - A Pro-Crypto Republican

Former US President Donald Trump has picked J.D. Vance, a pro-crypto Republican US Senate candidate from Ohio, to be his running mate. In response, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, tweeted "Congrats to JD Vance on being chosen as VP for Trump. Great decision!" J.D. Vance has been vocal about his support for cryptocurrencies in the past. In 2022, he disclosed that he held about $250,000 worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Vance's pro-crypto stance is likely to appeal to Trump's base, which includes a significant number of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The selection of Vance as Trump's running mate could be seen as a sign that the Republican Party is becoming more accepting of cryptocurrencies. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cryptocurrencies among both Republicans and Democrats. If Trump and Vance are elected, they could potentially play a key role in shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.