Former President Donald Trump disclosed that he has already chosen a running mate for the potential 2024 general election campaign, contingent upon securing the Republican nomination for the presidency. Despite being questioned during a televised town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, Trump declined to reveal the identity of his selected running mate.
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When pressed by Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, the event moderators, the 77-year-old Trump stated, “Well, I can’t tell you that really. I mean, I know who it’s going to be.” He went on to boast about the considerable interest he has received from individuals eager to be part of his potential new administration while criticizing those he labeled as “stiffs” from his previous term.
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“I have a lot of people that want to work with me,” Trump asserted. “Everybody wants to come to work for us. We’re gonna have no trouble.” He emphasized the influx of interest, recounting, “Just as I’m getting on the stage, I had a call from two of the very most important people in the military wanting to come work for me.”
The current front-runner in the GOP presidential primary, Trump, maintains a substantial lead in the Hawkeye State, surpassing his closest rivals, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, by a significant 35-point margin, according to LeakXtra average of polls. While DeSantis and Haley are polling at approximately 16.5%, Trump commands a robust 52.2% support.
The Iowa caucuses, a pivotal event in the political calendar, are slated to take place on January 15.
