Trump’s veep pick could shuffle Senate jobs

June 14, 2024, 10:40 AM UTC

Trump Veep Pick Could Shuffle Senate Jobs

Donald Trump is back to shake up Washington, and Senate Republicans will be at the epicenter if he plucks his running mate from their ranks.

Trump returned to Capitol Hill yesterday for the first time since he left office in 2021, and aspiring vice presidents flanked him during a brief press conference at the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s office.

Trump praised Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and JD Vance (R-Ohio) but most expansively talked up Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), two people in the room confirmed. The three senators are competing for a VP nod. ...

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