Following a weekend spent with Donald Trump at his Florida home, several vice presidential hopefuls appeared on Sunday shows to discuss various topics. South Carolina Gov. Kristi Noem faced criticism over an anecdote about killing animals on her farm, leading to her exclusion from the shortlist. At a joint fundraiser, potential candidates like House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio made high-profile TV appearances.
Campus Unrest
Stefanik linked campus unrest to Biden's leadership, emphasizing Republican values of peace, security, and support for Israel. Rubio criticized Biden as 'weak' and suggested revoking visas for international students involved in protests. Scott accused Biden of pandering to his base on the issue of antisemitism.
Doubts About Election Results
Many potential deputies expressed concerns over election integrity, with Scott refusing to commit to accepting the 2024 election results and Burgum citing irregularities in the 2020 election. Trump and his allies continue to focus on false claims about election results.
Residency and Vice Presidential Speculation
Rubio addressed questions about changing his residency to serve as vice president, highlighting legal battles against Trump. He downplayed speculation about being Trump's VP pick, emphasizing Trump's sole decision-making authority.
South Dakota Governor's Defense
Noem defended herself over a controversial anecdote in her book and clarified an error about meeting Kim Jong Un. Despite being a top contender, Noem is no longer considered for Trump's VP pick.
