23 people Donald Trump could pick as his running mate
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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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.
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