Former U.S. President Donald Trump tosses an autographed hat to the crowd during the final round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf Tournament on August 13, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey. File image/AP
With US President Donald Trump and Joe Biden emerging as the front-runners in their respective parties' primaries, attention has shifted to the questions looming on the US presidential ballot in November: Who will President Trump choose as his running mate?
Speculation over President Trump's choice, dubbed the “Veepstakes,” continued last weekend when several leading candidates were invited to the stage at a high-priced Republican fundraiser at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Reached new heights. Many saw the event as a type of audition for candidates vying for the vice presidential slot.
According to recent media reports, President Trump has stepped up his search for candidates in recent weeks and is relishing the opportunity to identify a running mate. The list of candidates is extensive, with many names ranging from the likely to the unlikely.
Who is being considered?
Among the frequently proposed options are South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and North Dakota Gov. Doug. Burgum, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, etc.
But South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, once considered a front-runner, faced a setback after reports emerged that she was involved in the death of her dog several years ago.
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Trump's former vice president, Mike Pence, has been notably absent from speculation. Pence's failure to heed President Trump's demands to block the certification of the 2020 election led to his downfall among Trump supporters. Although Pence briefly entered the race for the Republican nomination last year, he has made it clear that he will not support President Trump's 2024 campaign. As Trump's vice presidential selection process progresses, the political world is eagerly awaiting his decision.
What does President Trump say about each of them?
President Trump reportedly seems to value loyalty above all else. CNN. In an audio recording obtained by AxiosAt a private luncheon, Trump commented on each of the senators below, providing “insight” into his thinking.
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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) — “His name has been mentioned a lot as a vice presidential candidate!”
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Senator Tim Scott (RS.C.) — “He did a good job as a candidate, but an incredible job as an agent.”
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Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) — “He was never my supporter from the beginning…He said things like, ‘This guy is a total disaster’…I never got to know him in any way.” As a non-politician, he became one of the great senators. ”
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Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) — “I love your hair! …and he’s a good guy too.”
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) —“[When she ran in 2018] She looked like an energizer bunny. She was going from stop to stop and back again. ”
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum — “I didn't know. He was a supporter of my two campaigns. He's a very wealthy guy.”
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem — “The one I love. She is with me and is my supporter and I have been her supporter for a long time.”
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) — “Very smart person. She was in upstate New York when I met her…Little did we know she would be such a big factor.”
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Congressman Byron Donald (R-Florida) — “Someone who has created something very special politically. I like diversity. As you say, having diversity. I like diversité. [Donors] Everyone worth millions of dollars wants a piece of Byron. ”
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Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) — “My other friend&mldr” They make the best commercials…a beautiful family. ”
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Congressman Michael Walz (R-Fla.) — “A guy who knows a lot about the military. If I want to know about the military, I call him.”
When can we expect President Trump to make a decision?
Based on recent history, Trump is likely to choose his running mate in the summer, around the time of the Republican National Convention, scheduled for July 15-18 in Milwaukee.
Trump selected Pence on July 15, 2016, announcing his decision in a tweet. Similarly, one week later, on July 22, Hillary Clinton was reported to have announced the selection of Sen. Tim Kaine via a similar tweet. CNN.
Joe Biden announced his choice of Kamala Harris in an email to supporters on August 11, 2020.
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In 2012, Republican candidate Mitt Romney announced his election to then-Congress. August 11th, Paul Ryan from Wisconsin.
In 2008, the announcement came later. Barack Obama announced Biden as his nominee in a text message to his supporters on August 23. That same year, Republican candidate McCain announced his selection of Palin on August 29.
Typically, these announcements are made a few days or a week before the party's national convention. However, in some cases, such as the Democratic Party in 2004 and the Republican Party in 2012, they are elected two weeks before the party convention.
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Historically, running mate selection was done at the tournament itself, the last time this was done in 1988.
Under the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, if Mr. Trump, who currently resides in Florida, selects a running mate who also resides in Florida, Florida's electors will vote with Mr. Trump and his running mate in the Electoral College. are prohibited from voting for both. This issue was brought up in his 2000 year when Texas Governor George W. Bush chose Dick Cheney, also a Texas resident. To avoid a conflict with Texas' critical electoral votes, Cheney changed his voter registration to Wyoming.
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