Headline Roundup • June 6th, 2024
Who is on Trump's VP Shortlist?
Donald Trump,JD Vance,Doug Burgum,Elise Stefanik,Tom Cotton,Ben Carson,Tim Scott,Marco Rubio,Republican Party,2024 Presidential Election,Byron Donalds
Summary from the AllSides News Team
At least eight people reportedly received vetting materials from the Trump campaign amid its search for his vice presidential candidate. Who are they?
The Contenders: Sen. J.D. Vance (OH), North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Marco Rubio (FL), Sen. Tim Scott (SC), Ben Carson, former HUD Secretary, Rep. Elise Stefanik (N.Y.), Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), and Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.) all received the materials. The list may reportedly grow.
Notable No-Shows: Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard were rumored to be in the running but weren't among those whom the campaign reportedly contacted.
How the Media Covered It: Some sources framed Vance as the frontrunner, citing his outspoken support for Trump. Newsweek (Center bias) noted poll data suggesting Scott is the favorite. Both Fox News (Right) and the Washington Post (Lean Left) said Trump is honing in on Rubio, Vance, and Burgum.
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Former President Trump has requested financial and other documents from eight potential VP picks as he formalizes his vetting, an official tells Axios.
The intrigue: Some candidates got more extensive paperwork requests than others — a possible clue to how hotly they're being considered.
The contenders, in no particular order:
Sen. J.D. Vance (Ohio), North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.), Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), Ben Carson, former HUD Secretary, Rep. Elise Stefanik (N.Y.), Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.), and Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.).
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