Trump’s pick for vice president
The latest news, analysis and updates on the candidates for Donald Trump’s vice president.
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The former president is expected to announce his selection next month.
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Scott says he’s a better surrogate for Trump than candidate
“Anyone who’s chosen to be the vice president, it is such an honor,” Sen. Tim Scott said alongside his fiancée, Mindy Noce.
Trump debate playbook: Skip mock debates, fundraise and undermine the results
Allies close to the former president suggest he needs to come across as more disciplined.
The potential Trump running mate is drafting a bill that would revamp how Washington polices digital assets.
Vance auditions for Trump’s vice president on Fox
The Ohio senator said he’d feel “a little bit of disappointment” if he isn’t chosen, adding that he’s satisfied with his current job and raising a family.
Burgum debates CNN host over characterization of Biden ‘dictatorship’
“He is bypassing the other two branches of government,” the possible Trump running mate said of Biden.
Trump ramps up debate prep: ‘Policy discussions’ instead of mock debate
The former president has met with Sen. J.D. Vance and others in what his allies describe as informal debate prep sessions.
Why not them? Key Republicans didn’t make Trump’s veep list
Some pols are still auditioning. Others are donor favorites. It may not be enough.
Trump has evangelical voters locked in.
Trump splits with a VP contender in one of Tuesday’s top primaries
That is just one dynamic to watch in Tuesday’s busy set of state and congressional primaries.
Kristi Noem says Trump could use a female running mate
Though she said she doesn’t care that she doesn’t appear to be on the current list.
Trump campaign asks for vetting records as vice presidential search intensifies
The former president recently said he has “some unbelievable people” under consideration.
Biden campaign agrees to VP debate on CBS
Trump has not yet picked a running mate but the stage is set for a potential showdown.
How a Rubio vice presidential pick would upend Florida politics
The Florida governor would look to trusted allies to fill an open seat, people close to him say.
Trump says Haley is ‘not under consideration’ for VP slot
Haley has yet to throw her support behind Trump and has continued to pick up notable support in primary races.
Doug Burgum emerges as an unlikely candidate to be Trump VP
Burgum is having a moment. Seriously.
Dems, GOP bash Kristi Noem for shooting her dog
The South Dakota governor has seen her political caché skyrocket in recent years and is reportedly a top contender to become Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate.
Trump campaign will host Florida donor retreat with potential VP picks
The May event in Palm Beach is expected to attract around 400 donors.
Trump VP contender Noem ducks question on his China tariff plans
The South Dakota GOP governor declined to directly weigh in on Trump’s threat of steep new tariffs on Chinese goods.
They’re Fawning All Over Trump. In Private, They’re Seeking Out Mike Pence.
Intermediaries for Elise Stefanik, Kristi Noem and Tim Scott have been asking questions about how Pence handled the vetting gauntlet in 2016.
CPAC straw poll results: Who should be Trump’s VP pick?
The candidates who get traction with the conservative crowd have shown loyalty to Trump.
Trump’s potential VPs turn on the flattery
A number of potential running mates took the stage at CPAC on Friday. They sang largely familiar tunes.
Trump says long VP shortlist includes Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy
The former president suggested his choice of running mate is still wide open but singled out Tim Scott for praise.
Nikki Haley: Vice president is ‘off the table’
“I don’t want to be anybody’s vice president,” Haley said.
The GOP Is Already Clashing Over Trump’s VP Pick
While Trump tries to sew up the nomination, his camp is already feuding about his future running mate — and hoping it isn’t Nikki Haley.
Trump allies and MAGA luminaries move to kill off the Haley-for-VP buzz
Haley’s rise has prompted speculation she’d be a logical running mate for Trump.