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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness PoliticsBiden administration The Fix The Briefs Polling Democracy in America Election 2024 PoliticsBiden administration The Fix The Briefs Polling Democracy in America Election 2024 JD VANCE IN TEXTS WITH FAR-RIGHT FIGURE: PROFANE AND OFF-THE-CUFF Private messages show Trump’s running mate entertaining conspiracy theories and scorning the late Sheldon Adelson. 9 min 3523 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice-presidential nominee, speaks at a high school in Middletown, Ohio, last month. (Luke Sharrett for The Washington Post) By Isaac Stanley-Becker and Beth Reinhard August 7, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. EDT The day after JD Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022, he received a congratulatory text from Charles Johnson, a blogger and entrepreneur who has zealously promoted right-wing conspiracy theories. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter. Johnson assumed the posture of a wise mentor, cautioning the first-time officeholder to choose his staff carefully and repeatedly pressing him on his committee assignments. “Got to keep you out of trouble,” wrote Johnson, who now describes himself as a government informant seeking to protect the United States from foreign influence. Share 3523 Comments Election 2024 HAND CURATED * Election 2024 live updates: Harris, Walz swinging through Michigan, Wisconsin as tour continues 1 hour ago Election 2024 live updates: Harris, Walz swinging through Michigan, Wisconsin as tour continues 1 hour ago * Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now? 3 hours ago Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now? 3 hours ago * Cori Bush loses Missouri House primary to Wesley Bell August 7, 2024 Cori Bush loses Missouri House primary to Wesley Bell August 7, 2024 View 3 more stories NewsletterWeekdays Early Brief The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. Sign up Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement live updatespolitics5:05 AM HARRIS AND TRUMP ARE TIED IN NATIONAL POLLS 4:40 AMWhat to know about Wesley Bell and his win over ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush 4:20 AMWalz has a long history with China. But he’s not ‘pro-China.’ Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * Sitemap * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * Your Privacy Choices 5.22.8 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers