Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala Harris's heritage? Vance said Trump was just pointing out her changing views. And when Trump bashed Detroit? Vance claimed Trump was just being honest about the city's struggles.

Vance isn't alone in having to answer for Trump's remarks. Other Republicans do it too, but Vance is one of the most prominent. He used to criticize Trump, but now he's a loyal supporter. His job is to interpret Trump's words, never apologizing, and always sticking to the Trump way.

Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and her team are preparing for Trump to declare victory early, just like he did in 2020. This could happen because it takes time to count all the votes, especially mail ballots. Trump allies think he might do it again, but his new team might not push him to. Harris is ready, though. She's getting ready for any outcome.

Chuck Todd, a political analyst, thinks this campaign is ending more normally than past Trump campaigns. Both Trump and Harris are trying to win over a specific group of voters: Republicans who don't like Trump but are skeptical of Harris's politics. Trump is focusing on Harris's liberal views, while Harris is talking about Trump's character and threats to democracy.

JD Vance: The Trump Whisperer

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