Orlando, Florida – Attendees at the CPAC conference in Orlando have the vice presidential selections at the forefront of their minds, with the highly anticipated annual straw poll determining who should be Trump’s pick slated to be revealed on Saturday afternoon. Although the results of the straw poll are not considered scientifically conclusive, President Trump has always shown a keen interest in the survey conducted at the conference, as noted by Schlapp.
Schlapp, sharing insights into Trump’s perspective, mentioned, “He’s always talked to me about the straw poll, he cares about the questions that are in it. If they get 1 percent in the poll, I don’t think it helps their chances, that’s how I look at it.” The former president himself is scheduled to address the audience Saturday afternoon, just before the unveiling of the straw poll results.
While Trump has been tight-lipped about his preferences for a vice president, he has expressed a desire to have someone capable of assuming the presidency if required. Speculation about potential candidates has surfaced, indicating a trend towards considering women and politicians of color for the role. Trump has notably praised individuals such as Stefanik and Scott, hinting at the direction he and his team may be leaning towards.
During an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump disclosed that his shortlist includes former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Donalds, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Noem, and Ramaswamy. The variety in the shortlist reflects the diverse perspectives and backgrounds being evaluated for the crucial role of vice president. As the anticipation builds towards the announcement of Trump’s choice, the political landscape continues to evolve with potential candidates jockeying for position.