Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks at a rally at trucking company, Team Hardinger on August 28, 2024 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Donald Trump's presidential running mate JD Vance is urging Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel to "get off the sidelines" and financially support the Republican ticket, Vance told the Financial Times. A representative for Thiel did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment on Vance's remarks. The Trump campaign has been contacted for additional comment.

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Persons: J.D, Vance, Hardinger, Donald Trump's, JD Vance, Peter Thiel, Thiel, Peter, Kamala Harris, Trump Organizations: Sen, Silicon, Republican, Financial Times Locations: Erie , Pennsylvania, Silicon Valley, Wisconsin, Ohio