Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Doral, Florida. Trump waiting until the actual convention to choose a running mate is later than usual for recent cycles, but hardly unprecedented.
AP/July 9, 2024
MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump says Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice presidential pick.
He says on his Truth Social Network that, “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio.”