The renewed attention on the Vances’ marriage arrived against the backdrop of another political revelation gaining momentum: a new book alleging that one of the key reasons President Trump hesitated to select JD Vance as his running mate during the 2024 election cycle had to do with personal concerns unrelated to policy. While the specifics of those concerns remain a matter of debate, the timing of the book’s revelations contributed to heightened interest in the Vances’ personal life, making the missing wedding ring even more of a lightning rod for discussion.
