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       When the identity of the Republican vice-presidential nominee became known, cheers of approval came from a conspicuous corner. On Monday, former president Donald Trump tapped Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) — an ambitious venture capitalist turned politician with a best-selling backstory who once denounced Trump but is now an “America First” standard bearer — as his running mate. The decision was hailed by many in the Trumpist wing in the party who welcome Vance’s populist impulses and combative hard-line politics. It was also celebrated by Balazs Orban, a top political adviser to Prime Minister Viktor Orban (of no relation).