‘Outright auditions’ playing out as vice president hopefuls try to co-star on Trump 2024 ticket

As former President Donald Trump appears increasingly certain to nab the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, vice presidential tryouts are taking place earlier than ever.

Former Trump White House press secretary Sean Spicer remarked on how the process’s dynamics have changed, explaining, “It used to be that the standard answer was, ‘I have a job right now,’ and you wanted to downplay your interest.

“Now there’s outright auditions happening.”

The unusual 2024 Republican primary race, during which Trump has remained a dominant force, has ushered in early veepstakes, as Trump seems to have a de facto incumbent status.

Former presidential candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) have been speculated for the running mate position in the last few weeks. The two men both endorsed Trump and stumped for him in person on the campaign trail in New Hampshire.