Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks
By Jill Colvin
Published - Jun 05, 2024, 06:50 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 05, 2024, 06:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump 's campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks, according to two people familiar with the effort.
Among those who have received requests are North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, according to one of the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the outreach.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik and Trump's 2016 rival-turned cabinet member Ben Carson were also said to be on the list.
Various levels of paperwork have been exchanged with each, the second person said.
