Former President Trump Set to Announce Running Mate at Republican Convention in Milwaukee

Former President Donald Trump is poised to unveil his selection for a vice presidential running mate on Monday amid the ongoing Republican Convention in Milwaukee, setting the stage for a crucial moment in his campaign.

Fox News anchor Bret Baier disclosed on Monday that Trump relayed his plans during a recent phone interview, affirming that the announcement will take place on the same day. Baier mentioned that Trump hinted at further developments yet to come beyond the VP pick, leaving observers intrigued.

Amid speculation, Trump’s team is narrowing down the choices to three final contenders: Ohio Senator JD Vance, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. The selection process has been shrouded in secrecy, with Trump and his top advisers closely guarding details ranging from timing to the final nominee.

Trump’s rhetoric at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend may have influenced the timing or altered the course of the VP search. However, the former president appears set on revealing his choice in line with his preferred timeline at the convention.

Prior to the Pennsylvania rally, sources revealed that Trump conducted final evaluations with the potential picks. Vance and Rubio reportedly met with Trump face-to-face at his Mar-a-Lago estate, whereas Burgum had a phone conversation with the former president. Although details of the discussions remain scarce, ABC News was briefed on these crucial meetings.

Henry J. Gomez, a distinguished senior national political reporter for NBC News, has closely followed the developments, with contributions from Jesse Rodriguez and Emma Barnett for this report.