Could Ben Carson be Trump’s VP? It’s Too Early to Dismiss the Possibility.
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Donald Trump is considering Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and former housing secretary in Trump’s administration, as a potential running mate in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite not being viewed as a likely choice by many close to Trump, the former president speaks warmly of Carson and their deepening personal connection over the years. Other contenders for the vice-presidential ticket include Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, and J.D. Vance, but Carson remains in the mix due to Trump’s unpredictable decision-making history.
Ben Carson: Potential VP Candidate for Trump’s 2024 Presidential Run
Ben Carson, the former housing secretary under the Trump administration, is considered a potential vice-presidential nominee by Donald J. Trump himself. The retired neurosurgeon has been regularly highlighted by Mr. Trump as one of the possible candidates for his running mate, expressing warm sentiments towards Mr. Carson over the years behind closed doors.
Despite Carson’s chances seeming slim to those close to the former president, Trump’s history of surprise decisions keeps him in the running. With Trump’s unconventional approach, Carson remains a leading contender among a list of potential “he-just-might-do-it” picks.
Mr. Carson stated last month during a CNN interview that he would “prayerfully consider it” if asked to join the ticket. Their relationship has had complications, however, with past anomalies such as contentious accusations during Trump’s New York criminal trial.
Insiders argue against Carson’s selection due to his age and a potential constitutional issue with both candidates being from the same state. Carson’s time as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Trump administration was marred with scandals, which many believe makes him less appealing.
Regardless of these potential drawbacks, Trump has shown interest in having a Black man on his ticket to increase his gains among Black male voters. Other potential Black candidates have also been discussed, like Senator Tim Scott and Representative Byron Donalds.
Trump plans on announcing his pick before the mid-July Republican National Convention, leaving room for surprise decisions up until the last moment. Despite the political complications that come with choosing a running mate, Trump and Carson’s relationship remains friendly and genuine, leaving Carson a potential out-of-the-box choice.
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