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Posted: 2024-07-10T18:53:09Z | Updated: 2024-07-10T18:53:09Z

As Democratic Party officials debate whether Joe Biden should step away from the 2024 presidential race , the Republican Party is facing a hairy situation of its own: J.D. Vances beard.

Vance is reportedly on Donald Trumps short list to be his vice presidential running mate, along with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio .

However, one thing that may affect the Ohio senators chances is his beard because Trump reportedly hates facial hair, according to The Bulwark .

J.D. has a beard. But Trump is a clean-shaven guy. He just doesnt like facial hair, a Trump source who supports Vance told the website, adding, You just never know.

But shaving the beard presents a problem for the senator, according to another source, who pointed out that Vance, who turns 40 on Aug. 2, has a baby face and looks like hes 12 without one.

Trump denied that Vances beard could be a dealbreaker during a Wednesday radio interview with Brian Kilmeade.

Real quick, on your vice president candidate, word is that you wont pick J.D. Vance because of his facial hair. Is that true? Kilmeade asked.

No, the former president replied, adding that he thinks Vance looks good ... like a young Abraham Lincoln.

Kilmeade agreed.

Right? Hes a handsome man, the radio host said.

But Trump didnt want to go that far with compliments.

Nah, hes a nice guy, Trump responded.

You can watch the exchange below.

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