JD got his start at Theil's hedge fund and through the lobbying of David Sacks, Trump's campaign short listed Vance as VP.

Since then Trump has gotten a significant of financial support from Thiel, Musk, and Sacks.

Vance is their guy, the long game is to move him to the Presidency, perhaps in four years, maybe before that.

Vance may be a cross dresser, but he will be president.