JD Vance

About

J.D. Vance is a U.S.-based former Marine Corps officer, a politician, and a writer. At present, he is serving as the Vice President of the United States under President Donald Trump. Vance publicly supports pro‑crypto policies and has positioned himself as an advocate for the digital‑asset industry. During his military career, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq, earning campaign and conduct‑related medals. Vance has expressed support for bringing Bitcoin and other digital assets into the mainstream economy and has disclosed owning Bitcoin in his financial filings. Quick Facts Field Details Full name James David Vance Birthplace 02-08-1984, Middletown, Ohio, United States Nationality American Education Earned JD from Yale University Known for Author, Politics and Leadership Crypto Stance Pro-crypto U.S. Vice President who supports Bitcoin mainstream adoption, stablecoin growth, and clearer regulations. Career Overview of J.D. Vance: J.D. Vance has built his career across the military, business, writing, and politics. He first served as a combat correspondent in the Marine Corps. After leaving the military, he moved into venture capital and later gained national attention with his memoir Hillbilly Elegy. In 2022, he entered politics and won an election as a U.S. Senator from Ohio. He now serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States. J.D. Vance - Career Highlights & Events • • 2017 – Served on the board of AppHarvest • 2020 – Founded Narya Capital, a VC firm focused on innovative projects • 2022 – Elected U.S. Senator from Ohio • 2023 – Proposed a bill to protect banks from regulatory measures related to their crypto activities

Awards

• 2025 - Claremont Institute Statesmanship Award for public service
• 2006 - Iraq Campaign Medal Recognition for his deployment in Iraq as a Marine.
• 2016 - New York Times Bestselling Author

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