LONDON – Donald Trump’s decision to name J.D. Vance as his running mate for November’s U.S. election has been criticised by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, who say the Ohio senator has a history of working against the progression of gay and transgender rights. Vance, a best-selling author who was elected to the Senate in 2022, was announced as the Republican Party’s nominee for vice president on Monday. The decision was swiftly condemned by American rights groups, who highlighted anti-LGBTQ+ policies introduced and supported by Vance, as well as comments he has made against the community.