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Trump's Potential Running Mate List Grows Amid Speculation

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In recent weeks, speculation has been rife about who former President Donald Trump might choose as his running mate for a potential 2024 presidential bid. While familiar names like Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik have been frequently mentioned, there is a growing list of contenders vying for the coveted spot.

Trump's openness to feedback from donors, allies, and advisers has led to new considerations, including figures like Maria Elvira Salazar, Tom Cotton, Bill Hagerty, Tulsi Gabbard, and Nikki Haley. The search for a potential Hispanic running mate has highlighted Rubio and Salazar, both known for their defense of Trump in English and Spanish.

Salazar, a former television journalist and Congresswoman, has emerged as a dark horse candidate, despite her relative inexperience. Her fierce defense of Trump during his legal troubles and interactions with him at Mar-a-Lago have raised her profile as a potential contender.

Contenders include Salazar, Cotton, and Haley.
Speculation on Trump's 2024 running mate is rife.
Rubio and Salazar are potential Hispanic running mates.

Meanwhile, Cotton, a US Senator with a military background, has garnered attention for his unexpected emergence as a contender. Trump's willingness to consider outside voices has also brought figures like Gabbard and Hagerty into the spotlight.

Additionally, there have been suggestions to form a team of rivals, with Haley being pitched as a potential running mate. Despite her past disagreements with Trump, Haley's strong showing in primary contests has bolstered her appeal as a VP candidate.

As the speculation continues to swirl, Trump's decision is not expected until closer to the Republican National Convention in July. With the 2024 race predicted to be tight, the choice of a running mate is seen as crucial for maximizing political impact.

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