Staff Reports
In a recent press conference in Philadelphia, former President Donald Trump hinted at having already picked his running mate, teasing the media with the news but keeping the details under wraps for now.
NBC News correspondent Jake Traylor shared that Trump has indeed settled on his vice presidential candidate, a choice that will reportedly be revealed at the upcoming presidential debate set to take place next week between Trump and incumbent President Biden.
Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸
Philadelphia
On VP Pick:Reporter –
“Have you decided who your Vice President is?”Trump –
“In my mind yeah”Reporter –
“Do they know?Trump –
“No, nobody knows.” pic.twitter.com/DI8Geg1Hgm— SANTINO (@MichaelSCollura) June 24, 2024
Speculation has been rampant for weeks regarding Trump’s potential running mate, with names like Senator JD Vance, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Senator Tim Scott, Senator Marco Rubio, Dr. Ben Carson, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum making the shortlist. The vetting process is currently underway as Trump gears up to announce his decision, likely during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The Trump team has done little to quell the buzz surrounding the VP selection, with insiders hinting at some unexpected contenders like Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rep. Byron Donalds, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy as potential dark horse candidates for the position.
According to sources close to Trump, the former president is prioritizing fundraising ability, media presence, and debate skills against Vice President Kamala Harris in his quest to find the ideal running mate. With the announcement scheduled to coincide with the Republican National Convention, conservative Americans are eagerly anticipating Trump’s choice for his potential vice president.
