Melania strongly supports Tucker Carlson for key role in Trump administration: Report

Melania Is Pushing Hard for⁣ Tucker Carlson to Get a Major Role in Trump Administration: ‌Report

With former President‌ Donald ‌Trump continuing ‌to look like a shoe-in for the Republican presidential nomination next year, speculation has run rampant‌ regarding whom he might choose as a running mate.

According to an exclusive report from Axios — an admittedly left-leaning ​outlet⁢ that certainly didn’t present​ the ​former president⁤ in a flattering light ‌— one of the front-runners‌ for the role⁢ is a name that will surprise many.

Axios cited an unnamed — ⁢and therefore unverifiable — source ⁤as saying that ⁣former ‌first lady Melania Trump has been pushing her husband to select former Fox News star Tucker Carlson as his number two.

“[H]ere’s an interesting ‍twist: Melania Trump‌ is an advocate for picking Tucker ​Carlson, the​ booted Fox News star,” Axios CEO Jim VandeHei and co-founder ​Mike Allen wrote in ‍their​ “Behind ⁣the Curtain” column Thursday, ​this ‍one titled, “Exclusive: How Trump would​ build ​his ⁣loyalty-first ​Cabinet.”

“She thinks Carlson would ⁢make ‍a powerful onstage ⁤extension of her husband, a source close to Trump told us,” ⁢the ‌pair wrote.​ “The former first lady‌ has made few ‍campaign appearances this time around — but a Trump-Carlson ticket might encourage her to‍ hit the trail.”

The ⁢column quickly noted ​that “many people close to Trump” didn’t‍ think that would ever actually happen, however.

“The idea of‌ Tucker Carlson has ‍been discounted by many people close to Trump because they assume he’d never pick someone who could outshine him,” it said. “And Trump’s‍ staff is convinced (correctly) ⁢that Carlson can’t ​be controlled. But the two men talk a ‌lot.”

Axios also noted that, asked about the ​possibility of Carlson ​as⁣ a running mate, Trump said, “I like Tucker a ⁤lot. ‍… He’s got great common sense.”

I’m not sure that qualifies as a⁣ ringing​ endorsement, but it’s hardly⁣ a “no.”

Other Potential VP Candidates

• Rep. Byron Donalds
• Rep. Marjorie Taylor ​Greene
• Current senatorial candidate Kari ‌Lake
• Gov. Kristi⁤ Noem
• Gov. ⁢ Sarah Huckabee Sanders
• Sen. J.D. Vance

Florida’s Donalds is ⁤black and ‌relatively young ‍at 45, which‌ would obviously ‌bring some​ diversity to the‌ ticket, and “would⁢ love to be V.P.,”​ according to Axios. He could also pull in additional votes in ⁣the sure-to-be-contested state of Florida, which Trump won ⁣in 2020 by‍ about 3 points.

Georgia’s Greene⁤ told The Guardian ‌in August⁣ that she was “on a list” of vice ‍presidential possibilities then. She‍ was said to​ be considering a Senate ​run ​as well, but holding off on a decision at the time until she​ heard ​more from the Trump camp.

Kari Lake, who lost Arizona’s⁢ gubernatorial election in 2022 and is seeking a Senate seat next year, would probably have not launched‌ a Senate campaign unless⁤ she didn’t consider herself in the ⁤running for vice president — or if she didn’t plan to accept the ‌role if​ asked.

Noem,⁤ South Dakota’s governor, told Fox in August, “Of course, I would consider it,” if asked to run with Trump.

“Our country is breaking right in front of our very eyes today, and everybody should be ​a part‌ of putting⁣ it back on its⁣ foundation,” she said at the time. “And if President Trump is‍ going to ⁢be back in the White House, I’d do all I can to‍ help him be successful.”

Arkansas’ Sanders would also seem ‌a natural choice, the only ‌one on Axios’⁤ list ‍who has actually served ​in ​a​ Trump administration previously.

And Vance, the author of “Hillbilly Elegy”⁢ who successfully‍ ran for Senate in ⁤Ohio in 2022, “might prefer to remain in‌ the Senate​ as ‘Trump’s Hammer,’” Axios said.

Of course, it’s not uncommon for a presidential nominee to ⁣choose one of his former primary opponents as​ his running mate, though some ⁣question whether Trump’s focus on loyalty would permit him to ​partner‌ with someone who once ran against him.

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How ​might the choice of Trump’s running mate shape the future of the Republican party ‌and the country

‌ An.com/politics/2023/dec/06/marjorie-taylor-greene-trump-vp-tucker-carlson” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>The Guardian that she would be honored to serve as Trump’s running mate if he asked. Greene is known ‍for her strong conservative views and support for Trump’s policies.

Kari Lake, a former⁢ news anchor and current senatorial candidate from Arizona, ⁣has also been mentioned as a‌ potential vice presidential ⁢candidate. Lake has been‌ endorsed by ⁢top GOP Senator Rand Paul ⁤and has gained attention for her conservative stance on issues such as immigration⁤ and gun rights.

South Dakota Governor Kristi‍ Noem, ⁣who gained national attention for her handling of the COVID-19​ pandemic, has been considered⁤ a rising star in ⁢the Republican party. Although she has expressed her admiration for Trump, Noem recently⁣ stated that she will not be⁣ running for‍ president​ in 2024, which may make her a⁢ less likely choice for vice president.

Another potential candidate is Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary and daughter of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Sanders is well-known for her loyalty⁢ to ⁤Trump and ‌has received his endorsement in ⁣her bid ‌for the governorship of ‌Arkansas.

Lastly, Senator J.D. ‌Vance⁤ from Ohio has been ​mentioned as a ​potential running​ mate for Trump. ⁢Vance, author of the ‍best-selling book “Hillbilly Elegy,” has gained popularity for his‍ focus on issues⁤ affecting working-class Americans and his support for Trump’s populist agenda.

As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, speculation over Trump’s choice for a running mate ‍will undoubtedly continue to grow. While the possibility of⁢ Tucker Carlson as his vice ‌president may surprise some, it is clear that ​Trump values loyalty and someone who can effectively amplify ‍his message. Only time will tell who will ultimately be chosen to join Trump on the Republican ticket, but it ​is sure to be a decision that will shape the future of the​ party and the country.

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