Ex U.S.A. President Donald Trump has just made headlines in Philadelphia by announcing his choice for Vice President ahead of next week’s crucial debate with Biden. The journey to this pivotal decision has been marked by twists and turns, shaping the landscape of his 2024 campaign.
As we anticipate Thursday’s official unveiling, let’s delve into the key moments that defined Trump’s VP search:
December 7th, 2023: Reports surfaced that Melania Trump advocated strongly for Tucker Carlson as Trump’s potential VP, citing his strong appeal and “common sense,” which Trump publicly praised.
December 28th, 2023: Trump dismissed the Republican National Committee’s push for Nikki Haley, labelling her a “Globalist RINO” and questioning her suitability, likening her to “Rob DeSanctimonious.”
January 12th, 2024: A poll with over 20,000 respondents indicated Vivek Ramaswamy as the frontrunner for Trump’s VP pick, followed by Tucker Carlson.
January 18th, 2024: Kristi Noem, a steadfast Trump ally and South Dakota Governor, emerged as a contender despite Ramaswamy’s popularity among some Republicans.
January 20th, 2024: Speculation heightened around Rep. Elise Stefanik as a potential VP candidate, with traders on Polymarket assigning her a significant chance of selection.
January 21st, 2024: Entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David touted Tulsi Gabbard’s broad appeal and unique background as qualities that could bolster Trump’s ticket.
January 27th, 2024: Reports surfaced that Trump’s camp had discussions with RFK Jr. regarding the VP slot, reflecting the campaign’s exploration of diverse options.
April 15th, 2024: RFK Jr. revealed he was approached by Trump’s team but declined due to ideological differences and scepticism about Trump’s or Biden’s chances.
April 27th, 2024: Kristi Noem faced scrutiny over revelations in her book about euthanizing animals, impacting her VP prospects despite her defence of tough decisions.
April 28th, 2024: Speculation intensified after rumours of a clandestine meeting between Trump and DeSantis in Miami, fueling talks of a potential joint ticket.
June 5th, 2024: Trump narrowed down his VP choices, considering Burgum, Noem, Rubio, Scott, Vance, Stefanik, Donalds, and Carson, with a decision expected ahead of the RNC.
June 22nd, 2024: Trump confirmed that his VP pick has been chosen and will be revealed at Thursday’s GOP primary debate, marking a pivotal moment in his re-election campaign.
