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Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, met with Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana on Friday, according to two people briefed on the meeting, adding to speculation that the conservative governor is among the finalists to be Mr. Trump’s running mate. Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was to meet with Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana on Saturday, according to people briefed on the meeting, adding to speculation that the conservative governor is among the finalists to be Mr. Trump’s running mate.
Mr. Pence, who supported Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in Indiana’s Republican primary, is a first-term governor with strong credentials as a social conservative that could help Mr. Trump placate that wing of the party. He was at the center of a contentious national debate last year over religious freedom laws that critics said would allow businesses to discriminate against gay and lesbian couples.Mr. Pence, who supported Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in Indiana’s Republican primary, is a first-term governor with strong credentials as a social conservative that could help Mr. Trump placate that wing of the party. He was at the center of a contentious national debate last year over religious freedom laws that critics said would allow businesses to discriminate against gay and lesbian couples.
Mr. Pence has stressed recently that he has not had contact with Mr. Trump’s campaign for several weeks, although one person briefed on the process said that the campaign had started vetting him in recent days.Mr. Pence has stressed recently that he has not had contact with Mr. Trump’s campaign for several weeks, although one person briefed on the process said that the campaign had started vetting him in recent days.
Asked about the meeting, Mr. Trump’s new communications director, Jason Miller, would only say, “Mr. Trump is meeting with a number of Republican leaders in the run-up to the convention in Cleveland, and he has a good relationship with Governor Pence.”Asked about the meeting, Mr. Trump’s new communications director, Jason Miller, would only say, “Mr. Trump is meeting with a number of Republican leaders in the run-up to the convention in Cleveland, and he has a good relationship with Governor Pence.”
Few elements of a presidential campaign lead to conjecture like the hunt for a vice-presidential nominee, and in the case of Mr. Trump, a presidential candidate like no other in modern history, theories abound regarding whom he will choose. Interviews with a half-dozen people briefed on the process shed some light on perhaps the campaign’s most watched move.Few elements of a presidential campaign lead to conjecture like the hunt for a vice-presidential nominee, and in the case of Mr. Trump, a presidential candidate like no other in modern history, theories abound regarding whom he will choose. Interviews with a half-dozen people briefed on the process shed some light on perhaps the campaign’s most watched move.
Mr. Trump has publicly acknowledged his list of potential running mates is down to “four or five people,” and the chances of it growing are remote. Included on that list are Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, who has become a key figure in the Trump campaign behind the scenes, and Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker who only this week was given vetting documents, two people familiar with the process said.Mr. Trump has publicly acknowledged his list of potential running mates is down to “four or five people,” and the chances of it growing are remote. Included on that list are Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, who has become a key figure in the Trump campaign behind the scenes, and Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker who only this week was given vetting documents, two people familiar with the process said.
Mr. Gingrich has made himself valuable to the campaign with input and offers of assistance, but he also hobbled himself with a frontal criticism of Mr. Trump for his comments about a federal judge with Mexican parents. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee and Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama are also said to be under consideration.Mr. Gingrich has made himself valuable to the campaign with input and offers of assistance, but he also hobbled himself with a frontal criticism of Mr. Trump for his comments about a federal judge with Mexican parents. Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee and Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama are also said to be under consideration.
Of note is the expanded role internally of Kellyanne Conway, a newly appointed senior adviser in the Trump campaign who is close to both Mr. Pence and Mr. Gingrich.Of note is the expanded role internally of Kellyanne Conway, a newly appointed senior adviser in the Trump campaign who is close to both Mr. Pence and Mr. Gingrich.
The choice, which Mr. Trump, the former reality television star, had initially envisioned revealing in dramatic fashion at the Republican National Convention is now expected to come as early as next week. The change, according to two people familiar with the planning, was driven largely by concerns that the intense media coverage of the selection could potentially drown out Mr. Trump’s appearance at his own convention.The choice, which Mr. Trump, the former reality television star, had initially envisioned revealing in dramatic fashion at the Republican National Convention is now expected to come as early as next week. The change, according to two people familiar with the planning, was driven largely by concerns that the intense media coverage of the selection could potentially drown out Mr. Trump’s appearance at his own convention.
The list of known candidates suggests that Mr. Trump is most interested in choosing someone with government experience, but there is no agreement within Mr. Trump’s campaign about precisely what he needs in a nominee.The list of known candidates suggests that Mr. Trump is most interested in choosing someone with government experience, but there is no agreement within Mr. Trump’s campaign about precisely what he needs in a nominee.
His chief strategist, Paul Manafort, was criticized for saying on a Sunday show that the candidate would be “pandering” if he went with a woman as a running mate. The view that Mr. Trump should not make decisions based on a political need, something that Republicans have accused Hillary Clinton of doing, is shared by some of Mr. Trump’s close advisers.His chief strategist, Paul Manafort, was criticized for saying on a Sunday show that the candidate would be “pandering” if he went with a woman as a running mate. The view that Mr. Trump should not make decisions based on a political need, something that Republicans have accused Hillary Clinton of doing, is shared by some of Mr. Trump’s close advisers.
Beyond the question of gender balance, there is also the matter of what exactly Mr. Trump wants to communicate with his pick. If he is looking for someone who can go on the attack against Mrs. Clinton and her running mate, then Mr. Christie and Mr. Gingrich appear to be his best options.Beyond the question of gender balance, there is also the matter of what exactly Mr. Trump wants to communicate with his pick. If he is looking for someone who can go on the attack against Mrs. Clinton and her running mate, then Mr. Christie and Mr. Gingrich appear to be his best options.
If he wants someone with military experience, there is Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, who is a veteran, although it is not clear that she would be interested.If he wants someone with military experience, there is Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, who is a veteran, although it is not clear that she would be interested.
Finding a strong and willing candidate could ultimately be the biggest challenge for Mr. Trump. The list of credible running mates who want the job is limited, with many high profile politicians concerned that it could be damaging to their future prospects.Finding a strong and willing candidate could ultimately be the biggest challenge for Mr. Trump. The list of credible running mates who want the job is limited, with many high profile politicians concerned that it could be damaging to their future prospects.
Still, for people like Mr. Christie and Mr. Gingrich, being vetted is something of a signal of status in its own right; other potential candidates, even with the risks that Mr. Trump presents, could enhance their stature for a future run.Still, for people like Mr. Christie and Mr. Gingrich, being vetted is something of a signal of status in its own right; other potential candidates, even with the risks that Mr. Trump presents, could enhance their stature for a future run.
The search for a running mate began several weeks ago and involved input from several people, primarily Mr. Manafort and Corey Lewandowski, his campaign manager who was fired on June 20.The search for a running mate began several weeks ago and involved input from several people, primarily Mr. Manafort and Corey Lewandowski, his campaign manager who was fired on June 20.
Mr. Trump’s three oldest children, who have served as his closest advisers throughout the campaign, do not have a favored candidate on the list, according to people familiar with their thinking. Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared, an influential figure in the campaign, is said to be playing a role in the process, although the scope of his input is unclear.Mr. Trump’s three oldest children, who have served as his closest advisers throughout the campaign, do not have a favored candidate on the list, according to people familiar with their thinking. Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared, an influential figure in the campaign, is said to be playing a role in the process, although the scope of his input is unclear.
The vetting of potential candidates is being overseen by Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr., a Washington lawyer and former White House counsel to President Reagan. Mr. Culvahouse has performed a similar role for Republican nominees since 1976, including for Senator John McCain in 2008, when he recommended Sarah Palin, then the relatively unknown governor of Alaska.The vetting of potential candidates is being overseen by Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr., a Washington lawyer and former White House counsel to President Reagan. Mr. Culvahouse has performed a similar role for Republican nominees since 1976, including for Senator John McCain in 2008, when he recommended Sarah Palin, then the relatively unknown governor of Alaska.
Though Mr. Trump has said publicly that he is leading the effort, precisely how engaged he is with the search is an open question. He has spoken more forcefully about the details of his nominating convention than he has about what he wants in a running mate.Though Mr. Trump has said publicly that he is leading the effort, precisely how engaged he is with the search is an open question. He has spoken more forcefully about the details of his nominating convention than he has about what he wants in a running mate.
It is an area where the candidate, who is not known for introspection or admitting deficiencies, has been unusually candid: he has said he wants someone who knows how to navigate Washington and the legislative process. His choice may not ultimately be a Washington insider, but it was a rare moment for Mr. Trump in acknowledging that he will need some help as president.It is an area where the candidate, who is not known for introspection or admitting deficiencies, has been unusually candid: he has said he wants someone who knows how to navigate Washington and the legislative process. His choice may not ultimately be a Washington insider, but it was a rare moment for Mr. Trump in acknowledging that he will need some help as president.
Yet the candidate famously keeps his own counsel. For all the advice his aides dispense, he relies on himself most frequently, and it remains to be seen whether he will heed suggestions.Yet the candidate famously keeps his own counsel. For all the advice his aides dispense, he relies on himself most frequently, and it remains to be seen whether he will heed suggestions.