Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been impressed by the South Carolina Republican’s role speaking on his behalf — and one ally said it’s “a real possibility” he’s picked.
“We need a president who will unite our country — we need Donald Trump,” Scott said in endorsing Trump before a rally of supporters in Concord, New Hampshire, last month.
NBC News spoke with roughly a half-dozen Republicans about the potential for Trump to tap Scott, R-S.C., as his vice presidential nominee, most of whom said Scott would be interested in the position but would not try to outgun other contenders behind the scenes.
Scott’s ascendance on the list of potential running mates comes as he endorsed the former president ahead of the New Hampshire primary and has quickly turned into a frequent surrogate, offering full-throated support on the trail and on television that has been so fulsome it’s caught the attention of Trump and his allies.
Oh but wait. . . . .maybe not. This back and forth on his VP pick may be another of Trump’s stunt–trying to keep drama alive, keep chains yanked and panties in a twist. Who knows?