Noem for vice president buzz heard ahead of rare Trump South Dakota visit: 'Long list'

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Noem for vice president buzz heard ahead of rare Trump South Dakota visit: 'Long list'

by Julia Johnson, Politics Reporter
August 17, 2023 05:31 AM

Former President Donald Trump will likely draw from a different pool of running mates in the 2024 presidential election than he did in 2016, with Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) being a serious contender.

Trump, the front-runner for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2024, has a strong relationship with the South Dakota governor. The two have maintained a relationship since working together during Trump's administration, and a source close to Noem further confirmed that they have frequent phone calls.

One of the events that specifically strengthened their bond was Trump's commitment to assisting Noem with the return of fireworks to Mount Rushmore in 2020 for its Fourth of July celebration.

Noem would be included on a list of possible running mates, sources with knowledge confirmed. Her record of working with Trump as governor, paired with her popularity in the state and her expanding national profile, are considered advantages for her.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-kristi-noem-vice-president-south-dakota-visit

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Good gauge on whether or not she may ultimately be Presidential material.  If she were to be asked and say yes...take her off the list for 2028.