Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed a few people he’s considering for vice president, but didn’t say when he’ll make a formal announcement.
When asked by Fox News’ Laura Ingraham about individuals who have been floated, Mr. Trump attested they’re on his shortlist.
On the list are Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
He said all of those people are “good and solid.”
He especially lauded Mr. Scott, who was sitting in the audience of the town hall in Greenville, South Carolina.
“A lot of people are talking about that gentleman right over there,” Mr. Trump said. “And he’s been so great. He’s been such a great advocate.
“I have to say, this is in a very positive way, Tim Scott, he has been much better for me than he was for himself. I watched his campaign and he doesn’t like talking about himself, but boy, does he talk about Trump.”
When asked what qualities he wants in a VP, Mr. Trump answered that the top trait is presidential timber in case something happened to him. He also said ideally his choice would grab support from more voters.
“I want people with common sense because there’s so many things happening in this country that don’t make sense,” he said.
Mr. Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will battle it out in Saturday’s South Carolina primary. The former president has already swamped her in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
Ms. Haley has pledged to stay in the race until March 5’s Super Tuesday.
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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