Does selection of Donald Trump's running mate depend on whether Democrats nominate Joe Biden? What has Republican contender said?
Republican contender Donald Trump has said that he would announce the name of his running mate in two weeks. He did not confirm who he would choose, but Senators JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, and Governor Doug Burgum are among the options. In a television interview, the former president said that he has not made up his mind, but these people are under consideration. He also said in the first interview after the first presidential debate that he may wait until it is clear whether Joe Biden will be the Democrat nominee or not.
Republican running mate depend on Democrat candidate
The incumbent president was severely criticized for his poor performance in the June 27 presidential debate. But Donald Trump said that this debate may or may not affect the selection of a vice presidential candidate. He also said that he would choose someone who can help him win. Just before Trump's interview, AP reported that the choice was still up in the air and the closest aide to the Republican contender and longtime allies do not know who will be chosen to join him in the polls.
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Has Donald Trump already decided?
Talking to NBC earlier in June, Trump said that he knew who he would pick. But a week after this interview, he told a local Virginia outlet that he «has people in mind,» and will be «making a decision sometime before the convention.» According to 'The US Sun', senior
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