The former president’s campaign donald trump (2017-2021) the process of selecting a running mate for next November’s elections has officially begun. According to US media reports this Wednesday, among the possible candidates is the senator from Florida, Marco Rubio.
Sources from the former president’s campaign informed ABC News that information has been requested from Rubio, the senator from Ohio J. D. Vanceand to the governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum. In addition, data has also been requested from the African-American senator for South Carolina, Tim Scottto the African-American congressman from Florida, Byron Donalds, and the congresswoman from New York, Elise Stefanik.
The scope of the information requests to these potential candidates is still unclear. However, the same sources indicate that it is likely that other Republican figures will also be considered for the position.
In a telephone interview with Newsmax On Tuesday night, Trump was asked about the proximity of his decision on a running mate. In response, Trump praised Vance, Rubio and Burgum, saying, “Governor Burgum of North Dakota has been incredible. Marco Rubio has been fantastic. JD Vance has been fantastic. We’ve had so many wonderful people out there.».
If Rubio were selected, he would be the first latin man to be part of a Republican presidential ticket. Son of cuban immigrants who came to the United States during the dictatorship of Fulgencio BatistaRubio speaks perfect Spanish, which could be an advantage for Trump in his attempt to attract the Latino vote, crucial in key states such as Arizona and Nevada.
Rubio has demonstrated his loyalty to Trump in recent years. Last week, he expressed his support for the former president in the context of his trial in New York, stating that “it wasn’t just about Trump. He was the radical left sending a message to their opponents of what can happen to them too.
