Vice President JD Vance fulfilled a promise he made at the Republican National Convention this past summer, celebrating his mother's 10th sobriety anniversary in the White House.
It is a truly inspiring and heartwarming story.
Vance's mother, Beverly "Bev" Vance, plays a significant role in his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," where she is portrayed as a complex and troubled figure whose struggles profoundly shaped Vance’s life.
In the book, she is described as a woman caught in a cycle of instability, addiction, and personal turmoil, which mirrors some of the broader challenges he attributes to the "hillbilly" community.
In the 2020 Netflix film adaptation of "Hillbilly Elegy," directed by Ron Howard, Bev is played by Amy Adams.
Vance introduced the real Bev to America at the RNC, where she received a standing ovation.
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"I'm proud to say that tonight, my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober. I love you, Mom," Vance said as the cheers cascaded down from the crowd in attendance.
Chants of "JD's mom" could be heard echoing in the arena. That's when Vance had an idea.
"You know, Mom, I was thinking. It will be 10 years officially in January 2025. If President Trump is okay with that, let's have the celebration in the White House," he said.
Journalist Salena Zito reports that Vance, happily, has now been able to fulfill that promise.
“Well, here we are. And you made it, and we made it. And most importantly, you're celebrating a very, very big milestone," the Vice President said, according to Zito. "And I'm just very proud of you.”
The journalist posted accompanying pictures from the moment captured in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
Reaction to the touching moment was universally in awe of Bev Vance's life achievement.
"A full-circle moment. Not just for her, but for the millions of moms who fought like hell to give their kids a better life," writes podcast producer James Laverty.
"Who dreamed of something more, even when the world gave them every reason to quit. Not perfection, but a fight," he added. "And she lives to see the other side, the dreams realized."
On January 20th, 2025, Bev Vance took a prominent place at the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump and her son, JD. Clad in a striking red outfit, she stood alongside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, witnessing the historic moment as her son was sworn in as Vice President of the United States.
As RedState reporter Jennifer O'Connell writes, Vance's mother and her story "will give opioid addiction and recovery a powerful push forward."
This is what emerging out the other side of addiction looks like.
A full-circle moment indeed.
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