(NewsNation) — Donald Trump seems to be building anticipation ahead of announcing who his potential running mate could be.
His pick may be at Mar-a-Lago sometime within the next 48 hours.
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee is hosting a fundraising event this weekend and nearly every person rumored to be on his short-list for vice president is attending.
NewsNation has confirmed that although the event is scheduled at the Four Seasons, nearly all guests will privately meet with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home.
Names on the guest list include:
- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem
- Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance
- New York Rep. Elise Stefanik
- Florida Sen. Marco Rubio
- Florida Rep. Byron Donalds
- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott
Each has their advantages and disadvantages.
Other big names who aren’t necessarily in the running for the vice presidential slot plan to attend Trump’s weekend fundraiser.
NewsNation confirmed that RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and Co-Chair Lara Trump are expected to attend this weekend. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is also on the guest list, along with a handful of lawmakers in Congress, governors and Senate candidates.
It’s unclear when Trump may announce a running mate, but he’s been teasing it for quite some time.
He was in court standing trial in New York Friday afternoon but is expected to fly back for the fundraiser.
Brian Hughes, senior advisor to the Trump Campaign has provided this statement heading into this weekend’s retreat:
“It is certainly an opportunity for a collection of the most dynamic leaders of our common sense movement to demonstrate the winning messages we have to end Biden’s weak and dangerously dishonest presidency. Those who financially support President Trump and the America First agenda will see that they are helping save our nation with victory in November.”
