Let the Trump Veep Auditions Begin

Donald Trump is searching for a running mate, and his list of potential candidates is getting smaller and smaller. This week, the hosts discuss whether Trump is considering other qualities beyond loyalty, and they debate what his eventual choice could mean for the future of Trumpism in the Republican Party.
Plus, Michelle wants to worm her way into candidate medical records.
(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)
Recommended in this episode:
• “How Trump Plans to Wield Power in 2025: What We Know (www.nytimes.com/article/trump...) ” by Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Charlie Savage in The Times
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[@MayorMcC666]

Ross firing on all cylinders in this one lmao

[@BrianSweeney1985]

I won't be surprised to learn that Kristi Noem has not in fact disqualified herself, primarily because the main thing I've learned in the last 8ish years is that nothing should be surprising at this point...

[@TikvahUganda]

An experienced state governor so that we know there is an actual grown-up in the room.

[@stephenboyington630]

Trump is an entertainer. The 'sidekick that you mock all the time while he sits there and takes it' is a thing in entertainment. Rubio only makes sense in that regard.

[@NickJ22]

Wow these ppl smoke a lot of whack

[@MrTeff999]

Darn, I thought I was going to learn something. Thanks for wasting my time.

[@larryames8831]

Thanks much.

[@stephenboyington630]

The 2028 GOP candidate for President will be Tucker Carlson. Period.

[@OGPressident]

Super annoying style of broadcasting here, terrible jokes annoying laughing and loads of meandering and poor/uninsightful analysis.