Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard says he’s ‘surprised and disappointed’ by JD Vance - eviltoast
Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard hits out at ‘disappointing’ JD Vance
www.independent.co.uk
‘We didn’t talk a lot of politics when we were making the movie,’ filmmaker said

Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard has taken a swipe at JD Vance, suggesting that Donald Trump’s Republican running mate has “changed” since he first met him.

Earlier this year, Vance was selected to be Trump’s possible vice president in the 2024 US presidential election race – but before his political career, he was known for being the author of memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which was later adapted into a Netflix film of the same name.

Since being announced as Trump’s running mate, Vance has been criticised for comments that saw him refer to women, such as Trump’s presidential rival Kamala Harris, as “childless cat ladies”. This prompted swift backlash and accusations of sexism, with Vance claiming the remarks were made in “sarcasm”.

  • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    22·
    2 months ago

    JD Vance’s Wikipedia page:

    In December 2016, Vance said he planned to move to Ohio and would consider starting a nonprofit or running for office.

    • SeaJ@lemm.ee
      14·
      2 months ago

      He did start a nonprofit for help with addiction. No money was spent to help those with addiction issues. It was graft that he used to funnel to his campaign.