Trump to host potential vice presidential candidates at Florida retreat. Who is going?

Former President Donald Trump will host a handful of vice presidential contenders at a retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, this weekend, according to multiple reports.

The annual retreat, organized by the Republican National Committee, is historically attended by well-heeled donors and high-profile GOP officials, according to CNBC.

This year, a number of the guests are reportedly on Trump’s short list of potential running mates, per the outlet, citing a copy of the retreat’s agenda.

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Among the “special guests” are: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik are also expected to be in attendance, according to CNBC.

The two-day event — which could provide large sums towards Trump’s political war chest — will allow the presumptive Republican candidate to observe his prospective running mates, according to Reuters.

However, not all of the “special guests” are on equal footing inside the Trump campaign, according to multiple reports.

Noem, who recently became mired in a media spectacle following a revelation that she shot her dog, is no longer viewed as a serious contender, according to Politico.

“What does she bring?” Scott Jennings, a one-time adviser to President George W. Bush, told the outlet. “The possibility of weirdo drama. That’s it. She appeals to no constituency Trump doesn’t already have.”

Meanwhile, the other governor from the Dakotas, Doug Burgum, is quickly gaining favor inside the Trump campaign, according to Axios.

“Two sources familiar with … Trump’s thinking said he likes Burgum’s measured demeanor and his gubernatorial experience — and sees Burgum as reliable and low-drama,” the outlet reported.

Still, the weekend retreat likely will not result in a definitive choice on a running mate, per NBC News.

It’s “going to be quiet for a while,” a Trump advisor told the outlet.

When asked when he will unveil his vice presidential pick in January, Trump said, “there’s no rush,” according to previous reporting from McClatchy News.

He also downplayed the importance of his selection, saying “it won’t have any impact at all.”

Historically, vice presidential candidates are announced around the major party conventions. This year, the Republican National Convention will be held in mid-July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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