In a recent revelation, former President and current Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has disclosed his potential vice-presidential candidates for the upcoming 2024 election.
In a conversation with Fox News, Trump named South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott as the top contenders for the coveted position.
"We have so many good people in the Republican Party," Trump shared with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo. He further elaborated on his conversation with Senator Scott, stating, "I called Tim Scott and I told him 'you're a much better candidate for me than you are for yourself.'" It is noteworthy that Senator Scott endorsed Trump last month, following his withdrawal from the Republican primaries in early November.
Trump also expressed his consideration of Governor Noem, who endorsed him in early September, as a potential running mate. He praised Noem, saying, "Kristi Noem has been incredible fighting for me. She said 'I'd never run against him because I can't beat him.' That was a very nice thing to say."
However, in a subsequent interview on Sunday Morning Futures with Ms. Bartiromo, Governor Noem denied any formal discussion with Trump about being his running mate. "We talk all the time, but we've never had that conversation," she clarified.
Last month, during a Fox News town hall, Trump hinted at having selected his vice-presidential candidate but refrained from revealing the identity. Several names have been speculated, including Vivek Ramaswamy, Representative Elise Stefanik, and his sole remaining Republican presidential contender, Nikki Haley.
Despite the speculations, Trump informed Fox News that he would not disclose his vice-presidential choice for the 2024 ticket for "a while". He also dismissed rumors of considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his vice-presidential pick, asserting that his team has never approached the independent candidate.
When asked about the qualities he seeks in a vice-presidential nominee, Trump emphasized the ability to assume the presidency in case of an emergency. "Always, it's got to be who is going to be a good President. Obviously, you always have to think that because in case of emergency. Things happen, right? No matter who you are, things happen. That's got to be number one," Trump explained.
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