In a strategic move that keeps the political world guessing, former President Donald Trump has decided to hold off on naming his running mate until the Republican National Convention, adding a new layer of suspense to his 2024 campaign.
Top Points
1. **Delayed Announcement:** Former President Donald Trump has decided to announce his running mate during the Republican National Convention on July 15, extending his initial timeline and keeping the political landscape in suspense.
2. **Potential Candidates:** Trump mentioned four potential vice-presidential picks in a recent interview: Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, JD Vance, and Elise Stefanik. However, he has not provided specific details, emphasizing the numerous qualified candidates.
3. **Nikki Haley's Endorsement:** Despite confirming that Nikki Haley is not a contender for his running mate, Trump expressed appreciation for her recent endorsement, highlighting their shared views and indicating she will be part of his team in some capacity.
Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will delay naming his running mate until the start of the Republican National Convention on July 15, extending his initial timeline. Previously, Trump had hinted that he would select his No. 2 “probably not too much before the convention,” but in an interview with News12 following his South Bronx rally, he clarified that the announcement would come “sometime during the convention.”
Typically, the vice-presidential nominee is confirmed on the penultimate night of the national convention, which for the GOP this year would be July 17. Trump, 77, has remained tight-lipped about potential choices for his vice president.
After a rally in Wildwood, NJ, on May 11, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum told The Post that Trump had mentioned to supporters at Mar-a-Lago that there could be up to 50 contenders for the role. In the News12 interview, Trump named four potential candidates: former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and JD Vance (R-Ohio), and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY). However, he refused to narrow down the list further, saying, “We have so many, I don’t want to do that, we have so many. We have many people who would do a fantastic job.”
Trump also commented on former rival Nikki Haley, who recently announced she would vote for him in November. After dropping out of the 2024 presidential race in early March, Haley had been quiet about her support for Trump but ultimately endorsed him, criticizing President Biden as a “catastrophe.” Trump expressed appreciation for Haley’s support, saying, “I think she’s going to be on our team, because we have a lot of the same ideas, the same thoughts. She’s a very capable person and I’m sure she’s going to be on our team in some form, absolutely.” However, he confirmed that Haley is not in the running for his vice-presidential pick.
The list of potential VP candidates reportedly also includes Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and former Hawaii Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard, among others.
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