The Bible is deeply rooted in Vance’s family. His grandmother gave it to him when he left home in 2003 for the Marines.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh swore JD Vance in as vice president in the presence of his family, Donald Trump and other officials.

It was "somewhat absurd" for him to write a book with little noteworthy life experience and no important titles to his name. Nine years later, he's preparing to be sworn in as the 50th vice president of the United States.

Presidential Inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.