
Donald Trump picked J.D. Vance -- a staunch opponent of aid for Kyiv who wants Washington to refocus on Asia -- as his running mate, signaling a potential shift away from Europe if the Republican candidate wins in November.
Vance -- a 39-year-old retired US Marine and best-selling author -- is ideologically close to the former president, and his views on foreign policy could help shape Trump's second term in office if he defeats Democrat Joe Biden.