OnPolitics: Who would Donald Trump choose as VP?

The former president's commanding lead in the polls has spurred debate over potential running mates.

Advertisement Read in browser On Politics Tue Dec 26 2023 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi OnPolitics readers! Former President Donald Trump hasn't won the 2024 Republican nomination yet, but he has long been the frontrunner in the crowded GOP field. The former president's commanding lead in the polls has already spurred debate over potential running mates, USA TODAY's David Jackson and Sudiksha Kochi report. Some names being floated are lawmakers who've said in interviews they would be interested in the job. Other names are generated when Trump meets with a high-profile supporter, which happened earlier this month when he was spotted at Mar-a-Lago with Rep, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.  Here's a look at some potential contenders:   ❓Tim Scott: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who dropped out of the presidential race last month, was floated as a potential running mate early on in the primary season. Unlike some of his rivals, the lawmaker did not criticize Trump directly when he was on the campaign trail.  ❓Nikki Haley: Having former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Trump's ticket might increase his chances of beating President Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term in office in 2024. Numerous polls have found that Haley has a higher chance of winning against Biden in a hypothetical matchup than other Republican candidates.  ❓Kristi Noem: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, one of Trump's fiercest allies, is also being floated after she endorsed the former president at an event in September. Trump said in an interview with NBC that same month he has his eye on Noem as a potential vice presidential pick.  Read more here: Who would Trump choose as vice president? Here's a list of potential candidates  Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter  Biden directs airstrikes in Iraq after three US troops wounded in attack President Joe Biden directed airstrikes in Iraq after three U.S. servicemembers were wounded by a one-way attack drone on Christmas at the Erbil Air Base. READ MORE Advertisement Report: Vladimir Putin may be interested in ceasefire in Ukraine Russian forces have taken parts of southern and eastern Ukraine, but have not made many gains in over a year. READ MORE These are the places that could decide 2024. Here's why. Certain swing counties in swing states could play an outsized role in deciding 2024. Here are the places that could have America up late on Nov. 5. READ MORE Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted in swatting attempt on Christmas Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., was targeted by a swatting attempt at her Georgia home on Christmas. READ MORE How the Bidens, Trumps and Obamas describe their marriages Here's a look at how the living former first couples have talked about their marriages and lives together. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback