 His defiance against somebody who tried to kill him. You will not take this man down. He has the courage, the strength, and he will be the next president of the United States. Trump had a bandage over his right ear, which he says was pierced by a bullet. Delegates to the convention were also introduced to Trump's new running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Vance is a former venture capitalist, a Marine Corps veteran, and author of a popular memoir.