Sen. JD Vance and former President Donald Trump
On Wednesday, Trump sought to downplay Vance's impact on his own chances of winning.
  • Trump sought to downplay any impact that JD Vance may have on his own chances of winning.
  • "Historically, the vice president — in terms of the election — does not have any impact," he said.
  • It comes as Vance faces scrutiny over his "childless cat ladies" remarks.

On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump suggested that his choice of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate would have no impact on the race.