Trump’s pick for vice president
The latest news, analysis and updates on the candidates for Donald Trump’s vice president.
55 Things to Know About J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP Pick
Donald Trump’s pick for vice president made a 180-degree turn from fierce critic to bulldog surrogate for the former president.
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Democrats have found their first big attack line against J.D. Vance
The Ohio senator has given the Biden campaign new rocket fuel for its attacks on the former president.
Bash the banks, maybe raise taxes: Inside Vance’s policy agenda
The Ohio senator’s place on Donald Trump’s ticket solidifies the GOP’s turn away from old orthodoxies.
‘I’m a Never Trump guy’: All of J.D. Vance’s Trump quotes that could come back to bite him
He wasn’t always a fan.
Kamala Harris has called J.D. Vance
The two campaigns have yet to agree to the running mates appearing at the same debate.
Ramaswamy heralds Vance VP pick as potentially ‘most formidable political ticket in my lifetime’
Ramaswamy described Vance as an “outstanding” and “smart” pick for the vice presidency.
Early reviews of Vance as the VP pick are in — and they’re raves
Members of the party were quick to say they loved Trump’s choice of running mate.
Private meeting, billionaires and a G6 Gulfstream: The backstory on how Trump picked Vance
The 39-year-old freshman senator was named as Trump’s running mate on Monday.
What Trump picking Vance for VP means for the Senate
If Donald Trump wins, Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine will get to pick J.D. Vance’s replacement in Congress until a special election in 2026.
Trump taps Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his vice president
The “Hillbilly Elegy” author will be the youngest nominee for the bottom of the ticket since Richard Nixon.
Trump Says His VP Announcement Will Be Like ‘The Apprentice.’ It’s More Like LBJ.
Sixty years ago, another presidential candidate turned his VP pick into the stuff of gossip and rumor — to great strategic effect.
What to know about the 2024 Republican National Convention
The RNC will kick off on July 15 and end on July 18.
Trump aides mull Apprentice-style VP reveal at convention
But even Trump’s advisers insist they don’t know who he’ll choose.
Marco Rubio was the GOP’s rising star — until Donald Trump came along. Now, a decade later, a new version of the senator is back in the conversation about the party’s future.
Trump on his vice presidential contenders: He likes Vance’s beard but sees Rubio as ‘risky’
He had some wider concerns about Burgum and Rubio.
Trump toys with Miami crowd — and Rubio — over vice presidential pick
When it was his turn to speak, Sen. Marco Rubio attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, providing a preview into how he might act as running mate.
Doug Burgum’s Rebranding: ‘He’s Playing the Game Now’
A lot of North Dakotans are wondering what to make of their governor who has decided he wants to run with the MAGA herd.
How Dakota Politicians Learned to Manage Trump
The Great Plains is suddenly the most fertile territory for growing national political leaders. But the region’s ‘common-sense conservatism’ may be on a collision course with MAGA.
The Absolute Best Vice-Presidential Options for Trump
Trump has real weaknesses. His VP pick could help.
Scott says he’s a better surrogate for Trump than candidate
“Anyone who’s chosen to be the vice president, it is such an honor,” Sen. Tim Scott said alongside his fiancée, Mindy Noce.
Trump debate playbook: Skip mock debates, fundraise and undermine the results
Allies close to the former president suggest he needs to come across as more disciplined.
The potential Trump running mate is drafting a bill that would revamp how Washington polices digital assets.
Vance auditions for Trump’s vice president on Fox
The Ohio senator said he’d feel “a little bit of disappointment” if he isn’t chosen, adding that he’s satisfied with his current job and raising a family.
Burgum debates CNN host over characterization of Biden ‘dictatorship’
“He is bypassing the other two branches of government,” the possible Trump running mate said of Biden.
Trump ramps up debate prep: ‘Policy discussions’ instead of mock debate
The former president has met with Sen. J.D. Vance and others in what his allies describe as informal debate prep sessions.
J.D. Vance for Trump’s VP? Here are the pros and cons of the 8 candidates on his shortlist
The former president is expected to announce his selection next month.
Why not them? Key Republicans didn’t make Trump’s veep list
Some pols are still auditioning. Others are donor favorites. It may not be enough.
Trump has evangelical voters locked in.
Trump splits with a VP contender in one of Tuesday’s top primaries
That is just one dynamic to watch in Tuesday’s busy set of state and congressional primaries.
Kristi Noem says Trump could use a female running mate
Though she said she doesn’t care that she doesn’t appear to be on the current list.
Trump campaign asks for vetting records as vice presidential search intensifies
The former president recently said he has “some unbelievable people” under consideration.