- Trump is now the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee.
- The former president is facing competing pressures to find his new running mate.
- Trump has a lot to choose from when it comes to either former rivals or MAGA allies.
Former President Donald Trump is seriously searching for his next running mate.
Trump, now officially the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee, is looking to narrow down a large list of former rivals, lawmakers, and MAGA allies to find the potential next vice president.
The former president faced some pressure to announce his decision quickly. But now, Trump appears likely to follow a more traditional timeline. NBC News reported that “there is a growing consensus” around a June announcement. The Republican National Convention is set to start July 15 in Milwaukee.
Trump has stoked speculation about his pick by publicly confirming half a dozen names on his list: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
History shows that the ultimate selection could be surprising, so it’s worth considering an even wider pool of potential names.
Here’s a look at the names to watch as Trump continues his quest to retake the White House:
