Former President Trump indicated that Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kristi Noem, Byron Donalds, and Tulsi Gabbard are on his shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate at a Fox News town hall. Trump praised Tim Scott, saying, "A lot of people are talking about that gentleman" and noting Scott's strong support for Trump's agenda. Scott received a warm welcome from the audience at the town hall in Greenville, South Carolina. The others on the list that Trump acknowledged have also been strong Trump supporters.