 A former critic turned staunch Trump ally, Vance is best known for his 2016 memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. The book was adapted into an Academy Award nominated movie in 2020. This afternoon, Governor Burgum shared this post on X in support of Vance becoming Trump's running mate. Governor Burgum was seen as one of the favorites to become the nominee alongside Vance and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. Burgum endorsed Trump in January, one month after