In Londonderry, New Hampshire, Representative Elise Stefanik of Schuylerville, New York, made her first appearance as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential run.
Amid speculation that she may be a top contender for the vice-presidential slot, Stefanik expressed her willingness to serve in any capacity within a Trump administration.
"I'd be proud to serve in a Trump administration in any capacity," Stefanik told reporters at Poor Boy's Diner in Londonderry. She expressed her trust in Trump's decision-making abilities, stating, "He's going to make the right decision. I trust him to make the right decision for him. So he's going to look for qualities that he thinks are important."
Stefanik also addressed the possibility of Nikki Haley, former United Nations Ambassador, being considered for the vice-presidential position. Haley, who is within seven percentage points of Trump in at least one poll, has been criticized by Stefanik for her daily attacks on Trump. "It's a non-starter. It's a non-starter for voters," Stefanik said of Haley's potential candidacy.
While Trump has indicated that he has chosen his running mate, he has yet to publicly announce his decision. Stefanik, who has been a staunch supporter of Trump and was the first member of Congress to endorse his re-election campaign, reiterated her commitment to the Trump administration and the upcoming election.
Stefanik's loyalty to Trump has garnered her support from the MAGA base. During her visit to Trump's headquarters in Concord, volunteers chanted "VP" following her remarks. Stefanik's campaign trail included a stop at a diner to speak with voters and a rally at Trump's headquarters.
Throughout her campaign, Stefanik emphasized her New York roots and the shared issues between New Hampshire and her home state. "We have so much in common with New Hampshire, so I feel right at home in the cold, in the snow. I've campaigned like this before," she said in Londonderry.
Stefanik also highlighted the record-breaking migration at the northern border as a unifying issue between her home district and New Hampshire. She called for other GOP candidates to withdraw from the race to allow the party to unite behind Trump.
Trump's recent victory in the Iowa caucus, where he defeated Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by a 30-point margin, has boosted his campaign. Stefanik expressed her belief in the momentum of Trump's campaign, which has been further bolstered by endorsements from former 2024 presidential candidates Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Stefanik warned that voters are closely monitoring those who have not yet endorsed Trump. During her visit to Trump's headquarters in Concord, she urged volunteers to build on the momentum from Iowa and connect with voters on the northern border.
Trump plans to hold rallies throughout the weekend leading up to Tuesday's primary, visiting cities across the state. Regarding her future plans with the former President, Stefanik remained tight-lipped, revealing only that she and Trump "talk on a regular basis."
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