former president donald trump The former South Carolina governor's former political ally has denied rumors that he has become his biggest rival. nikki haleywas urged to “actively consider” running for vice president in the 2024 presidential election.
“Nikki Haley is not being considered for VP, but I wish her the best of luck!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump campaign spokesperson caroline leavitt He previously scoffed at rumors that Haley, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump administration, was being considered as the former president's running mate.
“President Trump is the only one who would reject his running mate, and anyone who claims to know who he will choose is lying,” Levitt wrote. X account.
last week, bulwark The 12th Amendment, adopted in 1803, restricts Electoral College voters from voting for president and vice president from the same home state, which would eliminate the Florida senator. It was reported that. marco rubioCongressman. byron donald And the governor. Ron DeSantis From consideration. Mr. Trump, a New York native who moved to Florida in 2019, acknowledged Mr. Rubio's “residency issue” when discussing the possibility of selecting him as his running mate.
Trump nominated Donald to his short list of vice presidential candidates in February, and Donald himself said: new york post“When I get back, I can cross that bridge,'' he said, but insisted he was not thinking about the 12th Amendment.
“I want to do everything I can to take back the White House,” Donald said. post during the Conservative Party Political Action Conference in Maryland this week. “The key is to put in place policies that work for the country and everyone.”
bloomberg It was previously reported that Trump had narrowed his running mate to four candidates, including Rubio, after teasing a decision timeline this week. Other options reported included the governor; Doug Burgumas well as Sens. JD Vance ohio and Tim Scott Originally from South Carolina, but a senior advisor Brian Hughes pushed back on that claim in a statement obtained by new york post.
“Anyone who claims to know who President Trump will choose to be his vice president and when, unless you are named Donald J. Trump, is lying,” Hughes said.
President Trump said he would reveal his vice presidential pick “not too long” before the Republican National Convention, scheduled to be held in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. FOX 6 Milwaukee During a visit to the state for election activities on May 1st.