It seems former media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has a favorite VP pick for ex-President Donald Trump, but Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has a different candidate in mind, according to a fresh NOTUS report.
With the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee around the corner, Trump’s VP selection remains up in the air. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance are top contenders.
Donald Trump Jr. is backing Vance and has been vocal about it. He recently shared a clip of Vance speaking at a conference, endorsing him and his “America First” agenda.
Recent reports suggest that Trump Jr. is scheduled to speak at the RNC before his father announces his running mate, hinting at Vance as the potential candidate.
On the flip side, Murdoch, the brain behind News Corp, which owns Fox News, is pushing for Burgum as Trump’s pick. Allegedly, Murdoch sent individuals from New York Post to advocate for Burgum and criticize Vance, trying to sway Trump’s decision.
The New York Post has also published op-eds praising Burgum and casting doubt on Vance. The tussle between the two factions continues, with each vying for Trump’s endorsement.
Could Trump’s choice signal a shift in Murdoch’s influence on the Republican Party? Some sources claim Murdoch aims to control Trump through the VP selection, while others believe Trump’s decision will demonstrate where his political allegiance truly lies.