Congressman McCarthy Suggests Haley as Trump’s Vice Presidential Candidate

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has suggested that former President Donald Trump should select former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley as his running mate in the upcoming presidential election.

Recent polls have indicated that Haley has surpassed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and is currently in second place in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, with Trump leading the pack. (Source)

Speaking at the New York Times’s DealBook Summit, McCarthy discussed potential vice presidential picks for Trump, emphasizing the need to choose someone who would add value to the ticket and attract anti-Trump voters. He mentioned that Haley currently appears to be the best choice for this purpose. (Source)

McCarthy, while being a strong Trump supporter, has not officially endorsed the former president. However, he expressed confidence in Trump’s potential to secure the Republican nomination and be reelected. (Source)