Former President Donald Trump is whittling down his list of potential running mates, and one lawmaker is moving up, according to a report from The New York Times. Sources close to Trump claim Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas is quickly becoming a top contender for the role, according to a Friday report from the outlet. The three sources — who remained unnamed in the report — said Trump values Cotton's reliability and clear communication of policy.
Trump has kept his vice-presidential machinations close to his chest since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, offering a variety of names at different points in time. Cotton has been similarly unwilling to confirm or deny any rumors about his prospects in a hypothetical second Trump administration. 'I suspect only Donald Trump knows who is really on his short list,' the senator told Fox News on Monday. SEN.
Trump's final selection will likely not be confirmed until the Republican National Convention in July. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
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