The Impact of a Name: J.D.Vance's Unique Background and Political Views.
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J.D. Vance, the US Vice President, gave an interview. He talked about his family and his name. His grandfather wanted him named Joseph Djugashvili at birth.
His grandpa, Samuel Kantorovich, was a big fan of Stalin. He was even jailed during the McCarthy era. The baby was named after the Soviet leader, Joseph Djugashvili Stalin Vance.
In school, Vance was teased because of his name. Many families liked Leon Trotsky more. He then started using J.D. as his name instead.
Vance was not happy with journalists who wrote his name as 'Di Vance'. He threatened them with punishment. He did not like that they compared him to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Vance said he fights against Trotsky supporters in politics. He thinks they changed history. He said they twisted important teachings for their own benefit.
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What did J.D. Vance talk about in his interview?
He talked about his family and his name.
Why was Vance teased in school?
He was teased because of his name.
What does Vance think about Trotsky supporters?
He thinks they changed history and twisted important teachings for their own benefit.
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