(PartiallyPolitics.com) – Former President Donald Trump has indicated that certain individuals are no longer in consideration for his potential vice-presidential pick due to their past actions. In a discussion on Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports,” highlighted by Mediaite, Trump mentioned he has excluded some individuals he believes did not act appropriately, without naming them specifically.
During the interview, Trump hinted at having a mental shortlist, mentioning there are many competent individuals within the Republican Party suitable for the vice-presidential role. Despite not specifying the rejected candidates, he confirmed that his search had both exclusions and inclusions, emphasizing a commitment to selecting a capable running mate.
Recently, Trump acknowledged a preliminary list of candidates for his vice-presidential choice, which features notable figures like Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, Representative Byron Donalds from Florida, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and former Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, who has since distanced herself from the Democratic Party.
Nikki Haley, once Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations and a competitor for the Republican presidential nomination, was speculated to be a potential vice-presidential candidate. However, both she and Trump have dismissed such speculation. After withdrawing from the presidential race post-Super Tuesday, Haley stressed the importance of Trump winning over the electorate, including those who did not initially support him, urging a unifying approach to politics.
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