Former President Donald Trump recently laid out the most concrete timeline yet for when he might select his running mate for the 2024 Republican ticket via NY Post.
“I’ll be picking, but probably not too much before the convention, which I happen to be having in the great state of Wisconsin,” the presumptive GOP nominee told FOX 6 Milwaukee during a campaign visit to the battleground state Wednesday.
It is noted that the Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee July 15-18. Traditionally, the vice presidential nominee will address the delegates on the penultimate night of the gathering.
Back in 2016, Trump picked then-Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate in the final week before the convention, lending credence to the suggestion he will follow a similar timeline this time.
It is noted that the 45th president also told the outlet that being kept in a Manhattan courtroom on charges of concealing “hush money” payments hasn’t made him want to speed up the running mate process.
“I don’t think so,” Trump said when asked if he needed someone else to campaign on his behalf.
“I think we’re getting the word out.”
Donald Trump has not yet disclosed any information related to his potential running mate, nor has he revealed a timeline for when he will officially select someone for his ticket. While he has expressed positive opinions about a broad spectrum of candidates, he has not singled out anyone as his definite top choice. The process of selecting a vice-president has been tumultuous behind the scenes, with prospects rising and falling rapidly.
