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Trump to parade vice presidential hopefuls at Florida fundraiser

Donald Trump will host a bevy of potential vice presidential picks at a Republican event in Florida this weekend, giving him the chance to observe his potential running mates in action while using them as a draw to attract donors.

The Republican presidential candidate will convene a two-day retreat on Friday and Saturday in Palm Beach that is expected to attract more than 400 donors and high-profile politicians.

Potential VP picks expected to attend include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and J.D. Vance; and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik, according to a copy of the retreat’s program seen by Reuters.

“Trump is skillfully using his VP contenders as an added bonus at these events,” said Ford O’Connell, a Republican operative in Florida. “He’s using this to raise money and change the news cycle.”

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 @PretzelsNaomiPatriotfrom California commented…2wks2W

If he's making New York in play then he's going for Stefanik, Vance needs to stay in the Senate, Donald's and Rubio brings up the home state problem, Burgum would be a better Energy Secretary and Scott would bring nothing to the table

 @CuriousEgalitarianConstitution from Florida commented…2wks2W

Wish he'd reconsider Vivek.

 @Partis4nGrasshopperAmerican Solidarity from New York commented…2wks2W

Burgum is moving up Trump’s VP ladder

Trump likes his measured demeanor & gubernatorial experience and sees Burgum as reliable and low-drama — a safe choice who could attract moderate voters.

 @D3m0cr4cyEvaVeteran from Nevada commented…2wks2W

Rubio would be Pence on steroids. DeSantis should run for senate to get him out for good.

Other than Vance the rest are meh. Stefanik would probably be a Pence 2.0 as well.

 @DopeyF1libusterMountain from Oregon commented…2wks2W

I hate the idea of JD Vance because he’s one of the few good senators we have and Trump is gonna need him there more he needs him at VP. Just pick Tim Scott cause he’s useless wherever he lands.

 @DemocratSophiaConstitution from Missouri commented…2wks2W

None! These are all terrible choices

 @FearlessOcelotPatriot from Texas commented…2wks2W

How about the Governor from VA? He’d be a great VP.

 @XfactorElectoralRepublican from Indiana commented…2wks2W

You’ve left the most important name off the list: Ron Desantis.

None of those names you mentioned is a workhorse like DeSantis. None of them win over new voters like DeSantis.

Every one of those names is a grifter who would give illegals amnesty if Trump hinted at it.

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