{"id":2294035,"date":"2024-07-13T12:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T16:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-vp-picks-being-lobbied-by-trumps-allies-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-13T12:48:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T16:48:42","slug":"the-vp-picks-being-lobbied-by-trumps-allies-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-vp-picks-being-lobbied-by-trumps-allies-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"The VP picks being lobbied by Trump\u2019s allies &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-vp-picks-being-lobbied-by-trumps-allies-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2294035&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the speculation surrounding former President \u200cDonald Trump&#8217;s selection of a vice presidential \u200drunning mate. Some of Trump&#8217;s allies, including his\u2064 son Donald Trump Jr.,\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/project-veritas-strips-cnn-naked\/\" title=\"Project Veritas Strips CNN Naked\">media figures<\/a> like Rupert Murdoch, and Tucker Carlson, have expressed their opinions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-floyd-family-lawyer-supports-jackson-for-scotus-pick\/\" title=\"George Floyd Family Lawyer Supports Jackson For SCOTUS Pick\">potential picks<\/a>. The main contenders mentioned\u200c in the article include Senator J.D. Vance, Senator Marco Rubio, and Governor\u200d Doug Burgum. Rupert Murdoch has reportedly lobbied for Burgum, while \u2064Tucker Carlson is backing Vance. \u200cThe article also mentions former Rep. Pete Hoekstra endorsing Burgum as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-names-two-people-when-asked-about-potential-vp-candidates\/\" title=\"Trump mentions two potential VP candidates\">potential vice\u2063 presidential candidate<\/a>. Stay informed about the latest \u200cupdates on potential VP picks for the\u2063 upcoming\u200c presidential\u200d election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">\n<div class=\"tdb-search-form-inner\"><input class=\"tdb-head-search-form-input\" placeholder=\" \" type=\"text\" value name=\"s\" autocomplete=\"off\"><button class=\"wpb_button wpb_btn-inverse btn tdb-head-search-form-btn\" title=\"Search\" type=\"submit\"><span>Search<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">The VP picks being lobbied by Trump\u2019s allies<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> <a class=\"tdb-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/arosciglione\/\">Annabella Rosciglione<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2024-07-13T12:24:38-04:00\">July 13, 2024 12:24 pm<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1698839\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>As former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> has yet to announce his highly-anticipated pick for vice president, some in his closest circle have made their opinion known.<\/p>\n<p>His son, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump-jr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump Jr.<\/a>, has made his voice known, as have media figures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tucker-carlson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Tucker Carlon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rupert-murdoch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Rupert Murdoch<\/a>. Still, the decision ultimately lies in the former president as he will need to announce his pick by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3080820\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-republican-national-convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republican National Convention<\/a>, where Trump and his yet-to-be-known vice presidential pick will become the official ticket of the Republican Party. <\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s former vice President Mike Pence, proved loyal during Trump\u2019s presidency and brought Christian, conservative values to the administration. However, Pence\u2019s refusal to cooperate with Trump\u2019s ploy to overturn the results of the 2020 election have soured the pair\u2019s relationship beyond repair.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s who\u2019s weighed in on Trump\u2019s running mate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don Jr. favors J.D.<\/h2>\n<p>Trump Jr. said on his podcast, <em>Triggered<\/em>, that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) would be his top choice over Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Vance, Rubio, and Gov. Doug Burgum have emerged as top contenders to be Trump\u2019s right-hand man.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we\u2019re talking the VP stakes, what are you guys thinking right now? You know, everyone knows, I\u2019ve sort of been for JD Vance,\u201d Trump Jr. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/campaign\/4762791-trump-jr-vp-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>asked<\/a> the livestream of his podcast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have a good relationship with Marco, but there is some truth about, like, you know, having someone that\u2019s a little bit more establishment in there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd so, there is something about having someone from outside of the establishment to sort of further protect you from that establishment,\u201d Trump Jr. continued.<\/p>\n<p>The feeling is seemingly mutual, as Vance has also shown his fondness for Trump Jr.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the exception of his dad, I\u2019m not sure I\u2019ve seen anyone who has a stronger natural connection to our base,\u201d Vance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/06\/12\/donald-trump-jr-maga-kingmaker-2024-election\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the podcast, Trump Jr. called Burgum a \u201csmart guy\u201d but said his talents would be better suited in Trump\u2019s Cabinet working on Energy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rupert Murdoch looks to Burgum<\/h2>\n<p>A recent <em>NOTUS<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notus.org\/trump-2024\/rupert-murdoch-trump-doug-burgum-vp-j-d-vance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>report<\/a> revealed Ruburt Murdoch, the owner of hundreds of conservative outlets around the globe including Fox News corporation, the <em>Wall Street Journal<\/em>, and the <em>New York Post<\/em>, has lobbied the former president to pick Gov. Burgum.<\/p>\n<p>One source told <em>NOTUS<\/em> that Murdoch calls Trump everyday, sometimes multiple times in a day, to voice his support of Burgum on the ticket. Murdoch has also gone as far to send employees from the <em>New York Post<\/em> to Mar-a-Lago to make the case for Burgum while also bashing Vance.<\/p>\n<p>Another source from Fox Communications said Murdoch was pushing Burgum so there is a \u201ccheck on Trump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRupert has always viewed Trump as subservient to him,\u201d the Fox communications consultant told NOTUS. \u201cAnd it bothers him. He\u2019s not looking forward to another four years where he\u2019ll have to kiss Trump\u2019s ass. They don\u2019t want Trump on Fox, so they get Burgum on there and groom him for the next four years and make him president. That\u2019s his way of ending Trumpism.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tucker Carlson backs Vance<\/h2>\n<p>Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is reportedly backing Vance for Trump\u2019s pick according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/07\/12\/us\/politics\/trump-vp-vance-rubio-burgum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><em>New York Times.<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Carlson has been supportive of Vance since his run for senate. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Republican Party is getting better. We know that because of two new Republican Senate candidates,\u201d Carlson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/opinions\/2022\/03\/22\/tucker-carlson-jd-vance-new-right\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> on his show of Vance and then-Senate candidate Blake Masters of Arizona. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pete Hoekstra endorses Burgum<\/h2>\n<p>Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), who served as U.S. ambassador to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Netherlands<\/a> during Trump\u2019s administration, is backing Burgan.<\/p>\n<p>In a post on X, Hoekstra called him a \u201cfantastic choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">President Trump has great options to choose from for Vice President, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DougBurgum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DougBurgum<\/a> is a fantastic choice who can help win Michigan and other key Midwest states.<\/p>\n<p>Doug has an exceptional record of executive experience in the private sector and as governor. He\u2019s a problem solver\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pete Hoekstra (@petehoekstra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/petehoekstra\/status\/1811123519448830123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump has great options to choose from for Vice President, and<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DougBurgum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> @DougBurgum<\/a> is a fantastic choice who can help win Michigan and other key Midwest states,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDoug has an exceptional record of executive experience in the private sector and as governor. He\u2019s a problem solver and has Midwest common sense. He creates jobs and gets things done. He understands energy policy and will help save Michigan\u2019s auto industry.\u00a0I recently saw him up close during several campaign stops in Michigan. Michiganders loved meeting him because he\u2019s the real deal!\u201d Hoekstra continued.<\/p>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1698839\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1698839\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><a class=\"tdb-logo-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" title=\"Washington Examiner\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-img-wrap\"><\/span><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-logo-text-title\">Washington Examiner<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump\u2019s allies are lobbying for different potential vice presidential picks for the former president, with Donald Trump Jr. supporting J.D. Vance, Rupert Murdoch pushing for Gov. Doug Burgum, Tucker Carlson backing Vance, and former Rep. Pete Hoekstra endorsing Burgum. 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