Donald Trump has a vice presidential candidate for the 2024 election, and he is rumored to be treating him like his old TV show: The Apprentice.
After a publicized discussion with Mike Pence, the Republican nominee makes a decision about who his next vice president might be.
He is expected to reveal his selection at the Republican National Convention next month.
Let’s see who the candidates are. . . and why we can hear from them the words noted: “You are hired!”
David Burgum
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum hoped his small-town values would appeal enough to the Republican electorate as his presidential candidate. It didn’t work out, but does that make him an attractive pick for the vice president job?
The 67-year-old former software executive highlighted his humble origins and in the past had said that the next president of the United States will be “someone who has worked in improvised jobs at the end of the day, not at the beginning. “
You’re hired: Burgum may be just a pair of hands due to his experience in the political and business world, and his independent wealth (over $100 million) can be useful in funding a crusade.
You’re fired: North Dakota is as red as it gets, so opting for Burgum doesn’t have the advantages of moving the dial to an oscillating state.
Marcorubio
Marco Rubio, one of Florida’s two Republican senators, is the son of Cuban immigrants who fled to Miami during the Batista dictatorship.
He ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016 but dropped out after squandering Florida’s No. 1 spot on Trump, who derided him as “little Marco. “
You’re hired: You have foreign policy credentials, have served on the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees, and have a proven track record of attracting Latino voters.
You’re fired: Rubio has already been criticized through the Make America Great Again (MAGA) motion for his immigration reform law that may simply cause him challenges, even though he has since subsidized his own deal. There’s also the challenge that the U. S. Constitution prohibits the electorate of the Electoral College from voting for the rest of their state, whether for president or vice president.
J. D. Vance
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, J. D. Vance, senator from Ohio after growing up in poverty.
He once described himself as a “never Trumper,” but has since become a trusted collaborator of Donald’s, even going all the way to the New York courtroom to help him in his secret trial.
You’re hired: Vance aligns with Trump’s populist mindset and would likely be appropriate for MAGA’s base, even as a possible successor one day.
You’re fired: Ohio hasn’t voted Democratic since 2012, so Vance’s nomination probably won’t give Trump a second option that could help him cross the finish line in a crucial state.
Tim Scott
The only black Republican senator in the United States, Tim Scott, put forward a candidacy for the Republican presidential nominee, but later withdrew from the race.
Since then, he has been nominated by Trump himself as a possible vice presidential candidate.
Scott accused President Joe Biden and “the radical left” of “attacking each and every rung of the ladder that helped me climb. “
You’re hired: Scott is seen as a potential asset for Trump, either politically and to narrow Democratic margins, especially among black and Hispanic male voters.
You’re fired: Scott has been outspoken in his defense of a federal abortion ban following the fall of Roe v. Wade, while Trump has said the resolution deserves to be left up to each state.
Byron Donalds
When it comes to a call similar to Trump’s, Byron Donalds has an advantage over other potential vice presidential candidates.
Donalds, 45, is a Florida congressman who has supported the former president since he entered Congress. He voted against the certification of the Arizona and Pennsylvania electorate and is a denier of the 2020 election.
You’re hired: Donalds is a strong debater with television experience that maybe Trump’s campaign will triumph among black voters.
You’re fired: Donalds has a limited national profile and may face just one constitutional scenario against Marco Rubio, since he also lives in Florida.
Élise Stefanik
Elise Stefanik, Republican representative from New York, has been gaining notoriety within the GOP (Grand Old Party) for years.
He rose to fame after questioning university presidents about anti-Semitism, which led to mass protests and fallout. In May, he addressed the Knesset in Israel and criticized the Biden administration’s technique against its ally.
You’re hired: Stefanik, one of the few women considered on the vice president’s short list, could help bolster Trump among suburban voters, as well as attract other young people.
You’re fired: Stefanik is from New York, a decidedly blue state, so her board is unlikely to attract more Electoral College votes to Trump’s side.
Ben Carson
Ben Carson, 72, last served in the Trump administration as secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
His stint in government came after he briefly ran for the Republican nomination in 2016 before dropping out of the race and endorsing Trump.
You’re hired: Carson hails from Michigan, a battleground state that’s likely to be one of the biggest races to watch on election night.
You’re fired: While it’s well known, if Trump is looking for a vice president who is an attack dog, then Carson may not be the right candidate. It is not the most open or charismatic option.
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Less Likely – Marjorie Taylor-Greene
Marjorie Taylor-Greene, a Republican representative known for her adherence to conspiracy theories and fierce support for Trump, may make sense as her political hero’s running mate.
However, he is not believed to be on the Trump campaign’s list of applicants.
She elected Congress in 2020 and temporarily became a tough and vocal player in the Republican Party.
If it still stands after a hypothetical Trump/MTG victory, it would be a delicate appointment for British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, for whom Taylor-Greene had selected words. . .
You’re hired: Taylor-Greene is fiercely unwavering with Trump and popular with the GOP’s MAGA right wing.
You’re fired: She’s a nationally divisive figure and has been criticized for her (bizarre) explosions, adding that she talks about “lasers from the Jewish area. “
Less Likely – Kristi Noem
Current South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has also declared herself a former member of Congress.
His profile grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when he refused to close businesses and public spaces in his state to restrict the spread of the virus. But it was in 2024 that he became even better known. . . after describing the incident of his dog’s murder in his own memoir.
As time goes on, it turns out to be an unlikely choice for the vice president position.
Get hired: Noem brings his experience as a state governor and adapts to Trump’s MAGA crowd.
You’re fired: There are restrictions on abortion in your state, where there’s a near-total ban unless it’s mandated to save the mother’s life. This hard line may make her a drag in the general elections where access to abortion is high.
Already excluded – Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley ran against Trump in the race for the Republican nomination earlier this year. He suffered a series of defeats in several states before everything postponed his campaign.
Nonetheless, she showed that a significant proportion of the Republican electorate prefers her over Trump’s MAGA political group, paving the way for a comeback in 2028 and beyond.
Trump has already ruled her out, and she’s unlikely to settle for that even if he hadn’t. But just for fun:
You’re hired: She’s a strong politician with a track record of electoral victories and appeals to more moderate Republicans who might be nervous about Trump’s presidency. But. . .
You’re fired: Haley criticizes Trump, whom she described as “unhinged” and too chaotic and divisive to be president.