‘There are a lot of names in the mix’

Rep. Elise Stefanik (RN.Y.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump had discussed her being a potential running mate of his, noting that there are “a lot of names” being considered.

Stefanik joined Trump and several other vice presidential candidates at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida over the weekend. Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo asked the New York Republican if Trump mentioned she would be his potential running mate while she was in attendance.

Stefanik highlighted that there were many Republicans present and that the meeting showed how unified the party is.

“Oh, we had a lot of great members there,” she said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.” “What really struck me, Maria, was how unified the Republican Party is and how many rising stars we had. There are many names that are in the mix. I’m honored to have my name as one of them in the mix now.”

“But it’s a true testament to the strength of the Republican Party. You have so many newbies who work hard every day to save America. And this is truly a unified campaign to support President Trump… who will save this country in November,” she continued.

Stefanik, along with Trump’s daughter-in-law and Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), hosted a welcome reception on Friday to kick off the weekend , CNN reported.

Speculation swirls around who Trump will choose as his running mate as he prepares for the November elections. Other potential vice presidential candidates include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and several others.

Stefanik has not ruled out being Trump’s vice president. She also said earlier this year that she would not have allowed the 2020 election results to be certified on January 6, 2021, if she had been in then-Vice President Mike Pence’s position.