# The Atlantic republishes JD Vance's decade-old essay criticizing Trump

The Atlantic has republished a 10-year-old essay by JD Vance, now a Republican vice presidential candidate, in which he harshly criticized Donald Trump. The re-release highlights Vance's past opposition to Trump, contrasting with his current role as Trump's running mate.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/05/atlantic-republishes-jd-vance-trump-essay) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:34:36 GMT