Investment in AppHarvest by JD Vance
JD Vance invested in AppHarvest, a high-tech farming startup in Eastern Kentucky, promoting it as a business that would help American communities. However, the company eventually declared bankruptcy after facing debt. Workers reported grueling conditions, lack of safety measures, and mistreatment. Vance's role in the company contradicted his image as a champion for the working class. The company faced multiple lawsuits and ultimately filed for bankruptcy.