Former President Trump said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is under consideration to be his running mate on the 2024 GOP ticket.

The big picture: Trump is said to be weighing several contenders. Many have auditioned at his rallies and other events in an effort to prove their loyalty.

Driving the news: During a joint interview with Abbott at the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday night, Trump told on FOX News' Sean Hannity that the Texas governor was "absolutely" on his vice president shortlist.

• Abbott has "done a great job," Trump said, adding that "certainly he would be somebody that I would very much consider."
• Trump also praised Abbott for endorsing his 2024 bid.

Zoom out: Trump's prospective VP picks include Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), among others.

• During the interview with Hannity, Trump also took time to praise Scott as a "very good man."

Go deeper: Trump's VP survivor show has a big weekend ahead