Former President Donald Trump has denied reports that he is considering former GOP primary opponent Nikki Haley as his running mate. Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social that Haley is not under consideration for the VP slot. The report from Axios had suggested that Haley was in the running to be Trump’s nominee for vice president, but Trump’s recent statement contradicts this.
Despite the contentious primary battle between them and Haley not endorsing Trump, she continues to receive a significant share of the vote in primaries across the country. Trump’s consideration of Haley as a running mate could help him appeal to GOP voters who support her. However, many of Trump’s supporters are wary of Haley, which could be a concern for his base.
While ruling out Haley as his running mate, Trump’s comment of “wishing her well” may indicate a willingness to mend fences and bring her supporters on board with his campaign. His spokesman, Brian Hughes, emphasized that only President Trump will ultimately decide on a vice presidential contender, and anyone claiming to know his choice is simply speculating. Overall, Trump’s dismissal of the report suggests that he is focused on consolidating Republican support ahead of the general election.
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