The guessing game is nearly over. Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, has said he has made a decision about who his running mate will be in November – but has yet to tell anyone who it is. Trump is expected to make the announcement any time between now and the Republican national convention in Milwaukee, starting on 15 July.
Once again, the Republican primaries demonstrated Trump’s strength among white men in rural areas, leading to speculation that he will choose a woman or person of colour to broaden his appeal in November. But media reports suggest that he is leaning towards North Dakota’s governor, Doug Burgum, and the Ohio senator JD Vance – both white men. Then again, Trump loves nothing more than suspense and the element of surprise.
