Former President Donald Trump to Reveal Vice Presidential Pick

Former President Donald Trump is set to announce his choice for vice president, unveiling his selection at 3:30 p.m. CT, as confirmed by senior campaign officials. The running mate will be revealed as the vice presidential nomination process commences.

Trump, the presumed Republican nominee, had narrowed down his selection to three potential candidates: Senator JD Vance from Ohio, Senator Marco Rubio from Florida, and Governor Doug Burgum from North Dakota. The former president’s decision-making process has been shrouded in secrecy, with the final call largely resting with Trump and his closest advisors.

Sources familiar with the matter disclosed that Rubio has been informed that he is not the chosen candidate, ruling him out of contention just hours before the public announcement. The discussions concerning the potential candidacy of Rubio were encompassed with legal complexities, particularly related to residency requirements, given that both Trump and Rubio are residents of the same state.

Speculations had swirled whether Trump’s address at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend might sway his decision-making timeline or alter his choice of running mate. However, the announcement remains scheduled for Monday, aligning with Trump’s preference of revealing the pick during the convention.

Prior to the rally in Pennsylvania, Trump held final consultations with the three finalists. Vance and Rubio met with Trump in person at his Mar-a-Lago resort, while Burgum engaged in discussions with Trump over the phone. The interactions with the candidates were pivotal in Trump’s decision-making process.

According to Fox News reporter Bret Baier, Trump disclosed that he will make the official announcement on his vice presidential running mate during Monday. This statement adds to the anticipation surrounding the reveal of Trump’s choice for the VP position.