• Sen. JD Vance recounted being asked if he had a “secret family” during the vice presidential vetting process, which he found intrusive and bizarre, especially since his wife was present.
  • Vance described the vetting process as detailed and intrusive, including questions about potential family criticisms and criminal history.
  • Politicians undergoing vice presidential vetting often face extensive scrutiny to prepare for media examination, highlighting past examples like Herschel Walker and John Edwards who had hidden children.
  • norimee@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Oh no! It seems like he couldn’t answer this question truthfully with his wife present. Now, a secret family isn’t so secret anymore if you tell your wife about it, is it?!