Senior adviser Jason Miller reveals that former President Trump is nearing a decision on his running mate, with a possible announcement this week.
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly closing in on his vice presidential pick, with senior campaign adviser Jason Miller describing the field of candidates as an "embarrassment of riches."
Miller's comments on "Fox & Friends" this week highlighted the importance of Trump's vice presidential selection, as commentators and Biden allies have speculated about the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris taking over the Democratic nomination.
Trump's Vice Presidential Prospects: An 'Embarrassment of Riches'
"It's almost an embarrassment of riches that there are so many good people," Miller said of Trump's choices. "And what President Trump has said is that whoever he does pick needs to be able to step in and do the job on day one."
Miller declined to speculate on specific candidates, but mentioned Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as potential contenders.
Trump's Vice Presidential Prospects: An 'Embarrassment of Riches'
"President Trump has discussed even more names than that," Miller added.
The final decision is expected to be made before the Republican National Convention, which begins on July 15.
Trump's Vice Presidential Prospects: An 'Embarrassment of Riches'
Miller's comments come amid reports of infighting within the Biden administration, with some suggesting that the president's diminishing mental and physical capacity may warrant his withdrawal from the race.
"I look ahead as a campaign strategist to what does that vice presidential debate look like," Miller said, referencing media calls for Biden to step aside. "We don't know if that's going to be Kamala, or maybe they swap her out for someone who's even more liberal, more extreme, although that might be tough to do," Miller said.
Miller also criticized the Biden campaign's efforts in swing states like Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia, calling them a "waste of time."
"No. 1 is it's highlighting the fact that Joe Biden cannot do three campaign stops in a day," Miller said. "President Trump right now is leading in New Jersey, leading in New Hampshire, leading in Minnesota. While Democrats might want to talk about going on offense, they're really on their heels in even blue states."
The Trump and Biden campaigns declined to comment on Miller's remarks.
