Former President Donald Trump recently discussed potential running mates for his 2024 campaign, saying it was "very unlikely" that he would choose Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis. Instead, Trump stated that he was looking for a running mate who is "respected," has "common sense," and possesses a conservative voice. Trump's lead pollster, Tony Fabrizio, suggested that Trump could choose someone to balance the ticket in terms of gender, race, or ethnicity, mentioning options like Tim Scott in South Carolina, an Asian American in California, or a Hispanic person in Texas.

According to a new report, four Republican women may be high on Trump's shortlist: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and former Arizona journalist Kari Lake. Another name that has been circulating in the media is Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who has positioned herself as a prominent ally to House Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Ultimately, the choice of Trump's running mate will be critical in determining the direction of the Republican Party and the potential success of his 2024 campaign.