Republican VP Hopeful JD Vance Shows Up at Court for Trump

A group of GOP elected officials joined Mr. Vance to express support for President Trump outside the courthouse.

Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) looks on as former President Donald Trump speaks to the media at his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 13, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, seen as a potential pick to be former President Donald Trump’s 2024 vice presidential running mate, appeared alongside President Trump in a Manhattan court on Monday during his “hush money” trial.

Mr. Vance was seen entering the courthouse with the former president on Monday, as part of his entourage, while President Trump’s former attorney-turned-enemy, Michael Cohen, took the stand to testify.