With the Republican National Convention less than a month away, several Republican lawmakers say they are being considered as former President Donald Trump's running mate.

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Former President Donald Trump is nearing a critical decision as the Republican National Convention approaches: Who will be his running mate in his 2024 presidential bid? The shortlist primarily consists of elected Republicans, including Senator J.D. Vance, Representative Elise Stefanik, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Tim Scott, Senator Tom Cotton, and Representative Byron Donalds. Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson is the notable exception on the list.

Despite the anticipation, Trump has not yet announced his choice, leaving the prospective candidates and political analysts in suspense. Republican lawmakers have been making media appearances to support Trump’s campaign and highlight their willingness to serve if selected. Senators and representatives have expressed their commitment to both their current roles and the possibility of stepping into the vice-presidential position if chosen.

Factors influencing Trump's decision include ensuring that his pick does not overshadow him but also considering the capabilities of the vice-presidential candidate, given Trump's age as one of the oldest presidential candidates. Various Republican figures have been emphasizing their readiness to step into not only the vice-presidential role but potentially the presidential role if required, highlighting their confidence and experience.

Though only one individual will ultimately join Trump on the ticket, others on the shortlist could still play significant roles in a future Trump administration if he wins the election. Decisions about cabinet and advisory positions may offer opportunities for those who are not selected as the vice-presidential candidate.



Who will be Trump's running mate?

As we inch closer to the Republican Convention this summer, former President Trump has an important decision to make, who will join him on his ticket as the vice presidential nominee for Republicans. Nearly all of those on Trump's shortlist are elected Republicans. Senator J.D. Vance, Representative Elise Stefanik, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Tim Scott, Senator Tom Cotton, and Representative Byron Donalds, the one exception being former HUD Secretary Ben Carson. Trump's delay in making a decision about his running mate has turned the race into vice president for somewhat of a reality show contest. Republican surrogates taking to the airwaves over the weekend and in recent weeks to try and tout the former president in his run for the presidency. Well I think if the president asked you to serve in any capacity our great nation, you'd have to consider it. But I also know that there's probably only one person who knows who's on his shortlist and I suspect the president will make a decision about his vice president when he's ready. If the president asked me to serve in any capacity, I would of course entertain it. But right now, I'm very happy being a senator representing the people of Arkansas and working to elect President Trump and a majority of the Congress. In the race for vice president, however, there's a number of important political calculations. The former president isn't likely to pick anyone who would overshadow him on the ticket. That being said, there is the possibility given that former President Trump is one of the oldest candidates to ever seek the office of the presidency, the vice president could have to step in. That's something that a number of Republicans are touting their ability to do so. Well I think if you're going to step into that job, it's obviously the toughest job, the biggest job, not just in our politics, but really frankly in the world. Look I think that I would have an ability to step in. I'm actually pretty intelligent. Do I believe in myself? 100% I do. And so you know, we'll see what President Trump decides. I'm going to support whatever he does. And even though former President Trump could only pick one person to be his running mate on the 2024 ticket, all could find roles in the former president's administration should he be elected in 2024. Nathaniel Reid, Scripps News, Capitol Hill.

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