2024 US Presidential Election: Who would Donald Trump chose for Vice President?

Who would Donald Trump choose as his running mate for the 2024 US Presidential Election? After he got much-anticipated support on Super Tuesday when it became clear that there was no opponent left in the race for the official candidature of the Republicans, this question has popped up prominently several times. The ideas being discussed at present are whether a woman on the ticket would help him win back suburban women who abandoned him in the last election, or if choosing a person of color would be a smart move.

Trump's poll strategists huddle

Trump's poll strategists and managers at Mar-a-Lago agree that any person for the No. 2 spot on the ticket must include some Trump-specific requirements that defy demographics. These include absolute loyalty to the Trump brand, and a willingness to filter every decision and public comment through a subservient lens.

Lee Zeldin

According to 'New York Post', former congressman Lee Zeldin is one of the main VP contenders, who hasn’t received much attention. He is remembered for his campaign for governor of New York two years ago which helped Republicans around the state overperform expectations.

Elise Stefanik

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds is another such a leader. But, there has been more buzz about New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Though there have been lingering tensions between the governor and Trump over DeSantis' presidential bid, he is still considered a good possible choice.

Both Zeldin and Stefanik impress Trump

Both Zeldin and Stefanik have impressed Trump with their outspokenness. While Stefanik might help with women with an identity-politics angle, Zeldin would give Trump a Jewish running mate at a time when the Democrats’ group is cracking along Israel-Palestine fault lines. Besides, Zeldin also demonstrated with his gubernatorial campaign what a disciplined GOP effort can accomplish short of actually winning it.

Speculation is doing the rounds that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s name has also come up during discussions.

FAQs:

Who is Lee Zeldin and why is he in the news now?
Former Congressman Lee Zeldin is one of the main VP contenders, who has not received much attention. He is remembered for his campaign for governor of New York two years ago which helped Republicans around the state overperform expectations.

What are the main requirements to be a running mate of Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's poll strategists and managers at Mar-a-Lago agree that any person for the No. 2 spot on the ticket must include some Trump-specific requirements that defy demographics. These include absolute loyalty to the Trump brand, and a willingness to filter every decision and public comment through a subservient lens.