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Donald Trump plans VP announcement on Monday, any moment from now: Three likely running mate
JD Vance emerges as top contender for Trump's VP pick. Rubio and Burgum also considered. Trump emphasises importance of choosing capable candidate.
Donald Trump is set to announce his choice for Vice President, expected imminently on Monday. Amid the wild speculation, three key individuals are seen as probable candidates for the position of his vice presidential nominee. Trump has not yet chosen his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. According to Fox News reporter Brett Baier, the Republican presidential candidate informed him that he would make the announcement any time now.
Donald Trump to make VP announcement on Monday
Trump, who narrowly escaped a life-threatening incident at a rally in Pennsylvania, is now heading to the Milwaukee convention where he is expected to be announced as the official Republican presidential nominee. Reports indicate he will make a big announcement there. Trump has earlier stressed the importance of choosing a candidate capable of assuming the presidency if needed as his top priority for the role. “You need somebody that can be good just in case, that horrible just in case,” he said in an interview in May.
Before he left Florida, he highlighted how crucial the job is during a chat with Fox News' Harris Faulkner, pointing out how important it is in unforeseen circumstances. “It’s a very important position, especially if something bad should happen — that’s the most important.”
Three front-runners for Donald Trump’s VP pick
Trump's possible picks for his team come from all sorts of backgrounds when it comes to working in government. Even though he hasn't been quick to share the big news, he did drop some hints about it at the approaching RNC convention. As per AP, Trump suggested that his VP shortlist includes GOP Senators Marco Rubio from Florida and JD Vance from Ohio, along with North Dakota GOP Governor Doug Burgum.
Three front-runners for Donald Trump’s VP pick
Trump's possible picks for his team come from all sorts of backgrounds when it comes to working in government. Even though he hasn't been quick to share the big news, he did drop some hints about it at the approaching RNC convention. As per AP, Trump suggested that his VP shortlist includes GOP Senators Marco Rubio from Florida and JD Vance from Ohio, along with North Dakota GOP Governor Doug Burgum.
Who is JD Vance?
JD Vance is the leading contender to be chosen as Trump’s running mate, with the big announcement just hours away. The political leader, who didn't hold back in pointing fingers at Joe Biden for the recent shooting on Trump, has quickly become a big deal in the MAGA movement in just over two years in office. The 48-year-old newbie senator from Ohio is said to be the Republican’s first pick.
Marco Rubio
Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician and lawyer who has been the senior United States senator from Florida since 2011. He is considered one of the most dependable and effective leaders. Trump often asked Rubio for tips on how to deal with Latin American issues while he was in office. People think Rubio could help Trump win over “Hispanic voters” and he's got a lot of experience in dealing with other countries.
Doug Burgum
Burgum, an American businessman and politician, has served as the 33rd governor of North Dakota since 2016. He's climbed up the ladder and is now seen as a strong possibility for Trump's choice as his running mate in the November election. Burgum has gone on campaign with Trump before and made headlines when he announced in January that he would not seek a third term as governor of North Dakota. In June 2024, he even declared his candidacy for president of the United States.
