Donald Trump To End Suspense Over VP Pick On First Day Of Republican National Convention — Details

<p>Former US president Donald Trump has announced plans to reveal his vice presidential pick on Monday, coinciding with the first day of the Republican National Convention. This decision follows a recent assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania, which has raised the stakes for his selection process.</p> <p>In a call with Fox News Channel host Bret Baier, Trump confirmed his intention to announce his running mate at the convention. A roll call vote to nominate the chosen candidate is expected on the same day,&nbsp; AP reported citing an anonymous source with direct knowledge of the schedule. However, the AP source also cautioned that Trump could change his mind.</p> <p>The assassination attempt has added considerable gravity to Trump's decision. The former US president narrowly escaped harm, as a bullet missed him by a small margin. This incident underscores the critical nature of selecting a vice president who is prepared to assume the presidency if necessary.</p> <p>Trump emphasised the importance of this choice in a May interview with "The Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show," stating, "You need somebody that can be good just in case, that horrible just in case."</p> <p>In a separate interview with Fox News&rsquo; Harris Faulkner, taped hours before the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump highlighted the significance of the vice presidential role, particularly in the event of unforeseen circumstances. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very important position especially if something bad should happen,&rdquo; he remarked. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the most important, if something bad should happen.&rdquo;</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a title="" href="https://ift.tt/qlPTg1a" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-html="true" data-original-title="Story ID: 1702924" aria-describedby="tooltip179602">US: Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case In Florida </a></strong></p> <h3><strong>Donald Trump&rsquo;s Shortlist For VP Candidates</strong></h3> <p>Trump&rsquo;s shortlist includes candidates with varying levels of experience. Ohio Senator JD Vance has been in office for less than two years, while North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum governs a state with a population smaller than Columbus, Ohio. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, with decades of political experience, is currently serving his third term in the Senate, AP reported.</p> <p>Before the shooting incident, Trump had expressed his desire to reveal his vice presidential pick in a dramatic fashion at the convention, likening it to a sophisticated version of his reality show, "The Apprentice." In a radio interview last week, he quipped, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s like a highly sophisticated version of &lsquo;The Apprentice.&rsquo;&rdquo;</p> <p>Despite the recent events, Trump and convention organisers have decided to proceed with the RNC&rsquo;s schedule as planned. Trump took to his social media site to assert that he would not allow the attempted assassination to alter the convention&rsquo;s plans. &ldquo;In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United, and show our True Character as Americans, remaining Strong and Determined, and not allowing Evil to Win,&rdquo; he wrote.</p> <p>In the days leading up to the convention, Trump held meetings with the top contenders, all of whom have submitted their bios and photographs to the convention organisers, AP reported.</p>

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