As speculation grows over who Donald Trump may choose as his running mate if he wins the GOP nomination in 2024, insiders have given some hints about the kind of candidate the 45th president is likely to choose.
According to reports, the candidate must be “loyal,” “charismatic,” and “ideologically aligned” with Trump. While no one has announced their intent to be Trump’s VP, the former president has hinted that “a lot of people” are “auditioning” behind the scenes.
Trump insiders have said that while there haven’t been any formal discussions to narrow down the pool of candidates, there are certain characteristics that will likely be considered. Trump places a lot of weight on how well a candidate presents themselves, so it is likely that this will be an important factor in his VP choice.
“Loyalty is the necessary characteristic of anyone who wants to be VP. President Trump and the movement were dragged down by disloyalty in the White House,” a source close to Trump said.
While the insiders did not name anyone specifically, a recent Politico report stated that the 45th president is likely to choose a running mate “from three general lanes of candidates: women, conservatives of color, or a trusted adviser.”
There are many paths and choices Trump could make in his VP selection, from balancing the ticket by gender, race, ethnicity, and more. The options include several high-profile Republican women, such as South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and former Arizona journalist Kari Lake.
Overall, Trump is looking for a VP who shares his values and vision for America, and who will work with him to continue to make America great.