 The strength, and he will be the next president of the United States. Trump had a bandage over his right ear, which he says was pierced by a bullet. Delegates to the convention were also introduced to Trump's new running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Vance is a former venture capitalist, a Marine Corps veteran, and author of a popular memoir. He's also a former Trump critic. Vance once suggested Trump might be like Hitler, but Vance now says his former comments were, quote, stupid.