Experts say Vance will likely not persuade swing-state voters, but he will energise Trump's far-right base of support.
While Trump's previous running mate, Mike Pence, was seen as a moderating influence in his campaign, his new selection signals an embrace of hard-right politics and a break from the old-school Republican establishment.
Allan Lichtman, a professor at American University, stated that Vance will not appeal to swing-state voters or those sceptical of Trump's politics, indicating the pick won't significantly impact the election outcome.
Lichtman highlighted that Trump's choice of Vance, over someone like Nikki Haley, shows a preference for a younger clone of himself rather than reaching out to moderate factions of the party.
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