U.S. Senator and recently minted vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (R-OH) has revealed the moment former President Donald Trump asked him to join the ticket, saying the “crazy” moment was interrupted with a heartwarming gesture by his young son.

Appearing live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Sen. Vance joined Fox News anchor Sean Hannity on Monday to share details about his intimate conversation with Trump and how family life never stops at his Ohio home.

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“When the President called me today and formally offered me to become the vice presidential nominee, which just sounds crazy, my son, my 7-year-old son was sort of making noise in the background. You know, I’d get so embarrassed, oh my God, Trump is asking me to be his vice president,” said Sen. Vance, adding he did not know for sure whether he won the veepstakes. “Who knows whether it’s good or bad.”

“But then he actually has me put my 7-year-old son on the phone. You think about this, everything that’s happened. The guy just got shot at a couple of days ago and he takes time to talk to my 7-year-old. It’s a moment I’ll never forget,” he added.

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Vance, a 39-year-old father of two, rose from poverty to win his first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Although frequently at odds with many of President Trump’s positions prior to his campaign, the pugilist populist has come around on the MAGA agenda, joining President Trump in pushing for higher tariffs on foreign imports while pushing other policies to benefit Americans in the blue-collar Midwest and Rust Belt states. His selection allowed Trump to place a face on the future of the movement that began with his 2016 election, ensuring Vance will remain a deeply influential voice within the Trump-era GOP whether or not the duo wins in November.

Since Saturday’s shootings, all signs are pointing to a Trump-Vance landslide in November. New polling from YouGov shows the former president leading President Joe Biden in all seven of the nation’s swing states, many of which fall into the region Vance represents in the Senate. Democrats have privately resigned themselves to a second Trump administration, telling Axios on Sunday that they are more concerned with providing safety to their staff and protecting their own seats than seeing President Biden into a second four-year term.

Shortly after the news of Sen. Vance’s pick broke, Vice President Kamala Harris attempted to call him only to see her outreach declined, according to ABC News. “I’m told that they did not connect, but I’m told that Harris did leave a voicemail. This crowd has been eagerly awaiting JD Vance and they’re already adapting to the news,” ABC News reporter Rachel Scott reported from Milwaukee on Monday.

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Former President Donald Trump, more reinvigorated than ever following his brush with death on Saturday, confirmed that he will be announcing his vice presidential running mate on Monday. The former president must present his VP pick before delegates formally nominate him on Thursday.

As speculation grows, sources close to the situation have revealed that multiple contenders for the coveted selection have been informed they will not be Trump’s vice-presidential pick. On Monday, Gram Slattery of Reuters confirmed Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s exclusion from the VP race, stating, “Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been informed he will not be Trump’s VP, sources say.”

NEWS: Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been informed he will not be Trump’s VP, sources say

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— Gram Slattery (@G_Slattery) July 15, 2024

A source also informed Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has received a call notifying him that he is not Trump’s choice for running mate. Burgum’s exclusion further narrows the field.

A source tells @steinhauserNH1 that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has received a call notifying the senator that he’s NOT Trump’s choice for running mate.

— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) July 15, 2024

Known for his eloquence and experience on the national stage, Rubio was considered a strong contender. However, insiders suggested that Trump was looking for a running mate who not only aligns with his vision but also brings fresh energy to the ticket. Rubio, while respected, may not have fit the bill in this regard.

There is also the growing possibility of a dark horse candidate.

The announcements come after possible Secret Service vehicles were spotted at the home of Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), one of the few Republicans rumored to remain on the president’s VP shortlist. The arrival of increased protection for Vance was chalked up to routine security enhancements by Governor Mike DeWine following the attempted assassination of Trump on Saturday, though DeWine, could be following orders from higher-ups in the GOP to put a ring around Vance before he joins Trump in Milwaukee.

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