As a venture capitalist, JD Vance invested in AppHarvest, a startup that promised a high-tech future for farming and for the workers of Eastern Kentucky.
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Workers allege ‘nightmare’ conditions at Kentucky startup JD Vance helped fund
As a venture capitalist, JD Vance repeatedly touted his guiding principles for investing in a company: A business should not only turn a profit, it should also help American communities.

