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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

JD Vance's Venmo Shows Payment For Donuts And A Network Of Highly-Influential Right Wing Individuals

Vance’s public Venmo account exposes his ties to influential and controversial figures, raising concerns about privacy and the risks of personal data exposure.

Ohio senator JD Vance, 39, who has been selected as Donald Trump's running mate, uses Venmo like a true millennial. However, it appears he isn't very familiar with the app's latest privacy features.

Vance's open Venmo account uncovers not only his usual donut purchases, but also his extensive network, revealing ties with prominent GOP figures, affluent financiers, tech industry leaders, esteemed journalists, and fellow Yale Law alumni—the elites he often criticises.

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