Donald Trump told Fox and Friends on Friday that "anybody that supports me" could be a potential running mate. Here, then, is a shortlist of possible vice presidents on a Trump ticket. Jeva Lange
- Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House
- Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey
- Ben Carson, neurosurgeon
- Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska
- Jan Brewer, former governor of Arizona
- Jeff Sessions, Alabama senator
- David Duke, former KKK grand wizard
- Phil Robertson, that guy from Duck Dynasty
- Charlie Sheen, actor (who has already said he'd be Trump's running mate "in a heartbeat")
- Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and New York Observer owner
- Ivanka Trump, Trump's daughter
- Melania Trump, Trump's wife
- Carl Gallups, Sandy Hook truther
- Jerry Falwell, Jr., Liberty University president
- Tom Brady, New England Patriots quarterback
- Ann Coulter, conservative commentator
- Rush Limbaugh, radio host
- Curt Shilling, former MLB pitcher
- Mike Tyson, heavyweight champion
- Hulk Hogan, former professional wrestler (who also has said that he really wants to be Trump's VP)
- Bobby Knight, basketball coach
- Azealia Banks, singer
- This guy
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