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Trump's Vice Presidential Candidate Selection Process Revealed: Which Candidates Were Considered?
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws closer, former President Trump finally officially announced his vice presidential candidate, the Republican from Ohio, on the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention, July 15. Senator JD Vance. This choice undoubtedly attracted attention, because there have been many well-known Republican figures on Trump's consideration list.
Before Trump selected Vance, several candidates had been considered, including former Vice President Mike Pence, Border State Governor Doug Burgham, Senator Marco Rubio, and Senator M. Scott et al.
The beginning of the selection process
The list of candidates Trump is considering shows that he has strict evaluation criteria for the candidates for his deputy. It is generally believed that the first thing Trump values is loyalty. Second, his choices are also influenced by the current political climate. In the 2024 Republican primaries, Trump's victory on Super Tuesday further solidified his status as the party's presumptive candidate.
Screening of preliminary list
As of June 2024, Trump has nine candidates on his preliminary list. Trump is clearly more interested in Doug Burgham and J.D. Vance than others, while other candidates like Marco Rubio are seen as less suitable candidates because of their Florida residency.
Among Trump’s selection criteria, loyalty and being able to attract the support of a broader base of voters are top priorities.
Final stage of the selection process
As time passed, Trump formally identified Burgum, Rubio and Vance as the final three candidates on June 21. However, it was J.D. Vance who was finally announced on July 15, a decision that caused considerable buzz in professional political circles.
Vance’s Choice Reaction
After the official announcement of Vance's selection, it aroused heated discussions from many parties. Although he became a vice presidential candidate, he faced a lot of criticism. This is partly due to the backlash he has received from some of his past comments, particularly about women.
Vance once described some childless women as "childless catwomen" in an interview with the media. The remarks were immediately condemned by all parties.
Summary and reflection
Although J.D. Vance won the vice presidential nomination, his performance and remarks still made many Republican insiders uneasy, and there were even doubts that he should be replaced. This makes us wonder, is Trump really able to balance the delicate entanglement between political loyalty and public image when choosing a vice presidential candidate?
