Speculation continues to swirl over whom former President Donald Trump will pick for his running mate, and a new report suggests that his wife Melania is lobbying for one of the most well-known figures in conservative media who has been a consistent promoter of the president.
Axios reports that Melania Trump is strongly encouraging her husband to consider Tucker Carlson for the role of his top aide, arguing that the former Fox News host would add a “powerful onstage extension” to President Trump’s camera-ready bravado. The addition of Carlson may also ramp up Melania’s appearances on the campaign trail of which she has only made several so far this year.
Selecting Carlson would require President Trump to wade through a pool of applicants who have all been steadfast and loyal throughout his four criminal prosecutions and fifth civil trial, defending him in the media and offering support and counsel behind the scenes. Those under consideration also include U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Two others who have also made the shortlist are
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