Among them: Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. J.D. Here’s a deeper look at some of Trump’s probable vice president candidates.
Gov. Doug Burgum
The North Dakota governor, who was once a Republican primary challenger, campaigned on small-town, business-savvy, conservative-values charm. He was in New Hampshire on primary day, stumping for Trump and shaking hands with voters.
Tulsi Gabbard
Gabbard, a Samoan-American, served in the House of Representatives as a Democrat from 2013 to 2021, representing Hawaii’s 2nd District. She was the first Hindu member of Congress. “This is a man who is a fighter. “His sincere love and concern for the future of our country.” She’s slated to headline a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser in March.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
“Not only do [Republicans] support President Trump, but we also support his policies,” Greene said on MSNBC. “And any Republican that isn’t willing to adapt these policies, we are completely eradicating from the party.”
Kari Lake
The former TV anchor and longtime Trump ally lost her bid for Arizona governor in 2022 – one of several high-profile, Trump-endorsed candidates who lost in the midterm election cycle. She is currently running for a Senate seat and has campaigned for Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Gov. Kristi Noem
The two-term Republican governor of South Dakota has been a faithful confidant for Trump, headlining rallies and touting him on the campaign trail. Formerly the U.S. Representative for the state’s at-large congressional district, Noem has made a national name for herself embracing the GOP’s culture wars and has presented herself as an economic boon to her state.
Vivek Ramaswamy
Shortly after dropping out of the 2024 president primary, Ramaswamy was on the trail with Trump, delivering fiery speeches across New Hampshire in preparation for the primary there. He ran an aggressive campaign, staking out Trumpian or farther-right stances on issues like state-level abortion bans and affirmative action.
Sen. Marco Rubio
If picked, the three-term Florida senator and Trump’s one-time president primary opponent would be the first non-white person on a GOP president ticket. As the son of Cuban immigrants, Rubio could help to shore up support among Latinos, a voting bloc that Trump has been eagerly pursuing. Yet Rubio endorsed Trump this election cycle just before the Iowa caucuses
Sen. Tim Scott
The senator from South Carolina, who was first appointed to that position by Haley, is one of the most prominent Black Republicans in the country. Once Trump’s challenger in the primary, he ran an optimistic campaign about the American dream, pulling from his personal narrative and focusing on the importance of faith and a good education. He’s currently leading a $14 million campaign to drum up support among Black and Latino voters across seven swing states.
Rep. Elise Stefanik
The New York congresswoman is the highest-ranking woman in the House Republican leadership. She was previously obsessed with keeping Trump at arm’s length. Now a Trump supporter, she’s become a social media attack dog for his campaign, telling reporters she’d be “honored” to serve in Trump’s government.
