In his quest to select a Vice President, Trump is putting a lot of emphasis on negating the abortion issue as a Democrat advantage. Trump’s relationship with the abortion issue is complicated. He appointed the Supreme Court that abolished Federal rulings on abortion, returning the issue to the states. On the other hand, he has called for a compromise deal for abortion on demand many times, placing stricter limits than Roe forced but more in tune with the rest of the world. America’s News Desk says:
As the general election comes into focus, Donald Trump has begun to worry more about the way that abortion may impact his chances at a second term in the White House.
NBC News recently related a story of the former president speaking with guests at Mar-a-Lago about the topic, especially as it relates to his potential options for running mate.
Last month, Trump began offering glimpses at his potential list of running mates. According to Politico, the list includes “at least half a dozen names…ranging from South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
During a Fox News town hall event, host Laura Ingraham asked Trump about six possible choices for his running mate: DeSantis, Scott, biotech entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Gabbard.”
Trump has signaled out Tim Scott multiple times during rallies and the South Carolina senator could be rewarded for the hard-charging campaigning he performed in the Palmetto State on behalf of the former president.
“A lot of people are talking about that gentleman right over there,” Trump said about Scott at one of the rallies. “He’s been such a great advocate. I have to say this in a very positive way, Tim Scott, he has been much better for me than he was for himself. I watched his campaign, and he doesn’t like talking about himself. But boy does he talk about Trump. … I called him and I said, ‘Tim, you’re better for me than you were for yourself,’” political magazine noted.
Trump’s VP pick remains the unresolved issue following his successful primaries. He won’t need to appeal to religious voters this time, as he did in 2016 with Mike Pence, since they already follow him. A populist like him, such as Vivek, could prove a nice ally once in power, but would not help him win the election. Trump’s glaring hole remains with moderates and Establishment Republicans, who he will likely have to appease to win.
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