Will Trump's 2024 vice president pick be in Atlanta for the presidential debate?

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off (again) Thursday night in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election.

The debate, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, is taking place earlier than usual, as it is usually held in September and October. The candidates have not yet been officially nominated by their parties, and Trump has not yet announced his choice for vice president.

The search for a candidate for Trump’s campaign has already made headlines, with a number of candidates attending Trump’s silence trial in New York and another politician reportedly under consideration going viral for admitting to killing his “untameable” dog.

Trump told NBC News that he has chosen a running mate and that they could be in Atlanta for the debate. Here’s what you need to know so far about Trump’s running mate search:

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Who is Trump considering for vice president?

At least 19 names have been floated for Trump’s potential running mate:

Trump’s vice presidential options:Evaluating the Pros and Cons of JD Vance at Kari Lake

What are the requirements to be vice president?

The Vice President must be able to assume the role of the President if the latter is no longer able to exercise it.

Susan Page, USA TODAY’s Washington bureau chief, said loyalty is one of the top qualities of Trump’s running mate.

Although historically most voters focus only on the presidential candidate when voting, vice presidents can help the top candidate appeal to a broader base. For example, former Vice President Mike Pence may have strengthened Trump’s standing with white evangelical voters.

Pence was also loyal to Trump, until he wasn’t.

What happened to Trump’s first vice president pick, Mike Pence?

Pence was the former governor of Indiana. Thanks to Trump’s reputation as a multi-married reality TV star, Pence has gained a stronger reputation among conservative and evangelical voters.

As vice president from 2017 to 2021, Pence was loyal to Trump. But their paths diverged dramatically when Pence refused to step aside from his duty to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election on January 6, 2021.

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