Trump's senior aides are optimistic that JD Vance's polished performance in the recent vice-presidential debate has made his campaign more appealing. They believe that Vance's strong showing against Tim Walz helped to reshape his image and narrative just weeks ahead of the election. According to sources close to Trump, Vance's debate performance was impressive enough to overshadow the former president's increasingly aggressive rhetoric, which includes threats to prosecute his perceived adversaries. The campaign team feels that Vance has successfully turned the tide on his public perception, especially among undecided voters, following a challenging period marked by criticism for his derogatory comments about women, referring to them as “childless cat ladies.” Overall, the aides are hopeful that Vance's debate success will contribute positively to the campaign as they move closer to election day.