Trump hints at possible vice presidential pick
Published Date: 1/21/2024
Source: axios.com

Former President Trump said on Saturday he "may or may not release something" over the next couple of months about his choice for vice president.

Why it matters: The GOP presidential frontrunner has left room for speculation about who he will choose should he secure the 2024 Republican nomination.


What he's saying: "There's no rush to that — it won't have any impact at all," Trump told Fox News' chief political anchor Bret Baier when asked about the timeline of his decision on a running mate.

  • "The person that I think I like is a very good person, pretty standard. I think people won't be that surprised, but I would say there's probably a 25% chance it would be that person," Trump said.

Meanwhile, Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), along with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), are believed to be on the short list of contenders to become Trump's pick for vice president.

  • All three campaigned for the former president in New Hampshire over the weekend.

Asked whether Scott is on the list now, Trump said "he's a great guy" and that "he endorsed me."

  • The former president also pointed to other South Carolina figures who have endorsed him, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Gov. Henry McMaster (R).
  • "Almost everybody in South Carolina has endorsed me. What does that tell you?" he added.

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