DONALD Trump teased his vice-presidential pick without confirming it in a prime-time interview on Monday.
Trump, who was interviewed by Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday, confirmed he would announce his pick for vice president in the next week or so.
In his first television interview since his debate with Joe Biden in June, Trump spent most of the time attacking his successor before ending the roughly 20-minute interview with news about when he would announce his pick.
When asked when the decision will be made, Trump said, “I think probably next week.”
“I would love to do it during the convention,” he said, referring to the Republican National Convention that begins July 15.
“That will make it even more exciting.”
Trump did not confirm who he would choose but validated reports about who remains on his list that includes Senators JD Vance Marco RubioTim Scott and Governor Doug Bergum.
“We started with a lot of people,” Trump said.
“We have a great bank,” he added.
“The names you mentioned are absolutely under consideration, but I have not made a final decision yet.”
While Trump said he would like to make the announcement at the RNC, he also acknowledged that he may wait to announce his pick until it is clear whether or not Biden will remain the nominee.
That uncertainty remains in the air after Biden’s lackluster performance on the debate stage last month against Trump, sparking concerns about the president’s health and calls among Democrats for him to step down as the nominee.
After his poor performance against Trump, a subsequent visit to the media to prove that his cognitive abilities are still sharp largely failed, even leading to controversy when a journalist resigned from his show after admitting that she only asked questions to Biden handpicked by his campaign.
“It might make a difference, but it probably won’t,” Trump said of Biden’s nomination affecting his vice presidential pick.
Trump added that he believes everyone will be “very happy” with whoever he chooses as his vice president.
“The choice will be very good,” he said.
“A person who can do a fantastic job as president and, secondly, a person who helps you get elected,” he described.
This Trump teaser comes just hours after a news report The Associated Press suggesting the choice is still up in the air, and even the former president’s closest senior advisers and longtime allies don’t know who will be chosen to join him on the ticket.
A senior Trump adviser, Jason Miller, suggested in an appearance on Fox News that the announcement could come as soon as this week.
Donald Trump’s Potential Vice Presidential Picks
Donald Trump’s list of possible vice presidential picks:
Vivek Ramaswamy: A former biotechnology entrepreneur, he has been very outspoken and active in his support of Trump, who previously said Ramaswamy “performed well” in the Republican Party primary debates.
Douglas Burgum: A billionaire and two-term governor of North Dakota who supported Trump and has since become a personal friend, frequenting television appearances, joining the former president at fundraising events and even traveling to New York for the trial Trump’s crime.
JD Vance: A venture capitalist, US senator and writer of the best-selling Hillbilly Elegy, Vance is one of Trump’s most loyal political partners. On Wednesday, Vance admitted he would be “disappointed” if he wasn’t picked by Trump
Marco Rubio: Florida Senator and former presidential candidate. A native Spanish speaker and son of Cuban immigrants, experts believe this choice could help Trump win over some Hispanic voters.
Tim Scott: The South Carolina senator is the only black Republican in the Senate. Scott worked closely with Trump while in office on issues including Trump’s tax cuts, opportunity zones and criminal justice reform legislation.
Elise Stefanik: The only woman on Trump’s list, the congresswoman from New York was an advisor to former House Speaker Paul Ryan and also served in President George W. Bush’s administration. But during Trump’s four years in office, she became one of his most loyal and outspoken supporters. In 2022, Stefanik was the first member of House Republican leadership to endorse Trump’s campaign, and did so before announcing that he would run again.
Well Carson: Carson, a renowned former neurosurgeon, served as secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Trump administration.
Byron Donalds: The 45-year-old Florida congressman has become one of Trump’s most prominent black conservative supporters. Donald was recently captured on audio saying:
“See, during Jim Crow, the Black family was together. During Jim Crow, not only were more blacks conservative — blacks have always had a conservative mindset — but more blacks voted conservative.”
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