Who Would Trump Pick for VP in 2024? The Field Is Wide Open
Former President Donald Trump and many of his supporters say he has locked up the race for the Republican nomination even with the first contests months away. That has prompted early jockeying among top Republicans to potentially be his running mate. Possible vice-presidential candidates range from staunch loyalists in Congress such as Rep.
Elise Stefanik of New York and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia to other popular party figures, including former Arizona television host Kari Lake. One prominent critic, Rep.
Nancy Mace of South Carolina, has been warming to the idea of supporting Trump and serving alongside him, people familiar with her thinking say. Trump has also indicated he could tap a current 2024 rival for the job. He hasn’t committed to attending the first GOP presidential debate later this month and posted on social media: “Let them debate so I can see who I MIGHT consider for Vice President!" The Trump campaign declined to comment for this article, but aides and allies have started discussing names of possible candidates who could join him on the ticket in a general election against President Biden, who is expected to be the Democratic Party nominee.
Trump hasn’t engaged, aides said, and is focused on the GOP primaries, where he has built a strong lead in opinion polls. They say Trump wants someone who has a record of winning and is aligned with his agenda. Trump also likes people who do well on TV.
Many Republicans have signaled they are open to the job, without actively campaigning for it. A decision could be nearly a year away, as Trump and other nominees have typically picked their running mate ahead of the summer party conventions. Some hopefuls are working to prove their support for Trump as he
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