JD Vance debate prep strategy includes tapping prominent lawmaker to play Walz
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Sen. JD Vance is preparing for the vice presidential debate with Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, playing Democrat nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The source revealed that Vance has been doing most of his preparations at his home in Cincinnati or in online sessions with his team. Danielle Wallace is a breaking news and politics reporter at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on X: @danimwallace.
Members of Vance’s inner circle – including his wife Usha – as well as Trump campaign strategist Jason Miller have been involved in prep sessions. The source said those helping Vance are immersing themselves in honing Walz's debate style by watching videos of his past debates from his previous campaign runs.
The source also pointed to Vance’s frequent media interviews as helping him prepare for the upcoming debate, set to take place in New York City.