 Donald Trump formally confirmed along with his newly announced running mate. I plan to be a very good vice president for Donald Trump in four years. Last night, Senator J.D. Vance said it was an honor to be picked as Donald Trump's running mate on the Republican presidential ticket. Vance was one of the first senators to endorse Trump's 2024 bid and has become a top surrogate and fundraiser on the campaign trail, even appearing at the former president's criminal trial in New York.