During a recent interview with Newsmax's Greg Kelly, former President Donald Trump hinted at a wealth of impressive options for his vice-presidential pick in the upcoming election. Trump touted significant interest among politicians eager to serve as his second-in-command, asserting that esteemed individuals are competing for the position and expressing their keenness to stand beside him.
Trump took a jab at the media, amused by their assertions that nobody is willing to collaborate with him. With a smirk, he retorted, "I find it amusing to watch the fake news media claim, 'Nobody wants to work with him. Nobody wants to be vice president.' Everyone is vying for these roles."
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The media has been buzzing with speculation about Trump's potential running mate, with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) emerging as frontrunners. Other names thrown into the mix include Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).
Several individuals have already voiced their enthusiasm for joining Trump's ticket. Noem, for example, stated in a September interview that she would eagerly accept the opportunity to be his running mate. Meanwhile, Scott, when questioned about his interest in the vice presidency, wittily responded, "I want to do what's truly best for the country." It's evident that the competition to be part of Team Trump is fierce, and the former president is relishing the attention and interest from potential VP candidates. It's an electrifying game of political musical chairs, with all eyes fixed on the former president as he narrows down his options.