Could appeal to younger and Hispanic voters.

Could also serve as an olive branch to Nikki Haley voters.

Has a history of harsh criticisms against Trump during the 2016 election.

Both Trump and Rubio are from Florida, meaning that one of them would have to establish a residency outside of the state as the Constitution forbids two people from the same state from winning that state’s electoral votes.

Despite previous conflict during the 2016 primary campaign, Trump and Carson have generally remained political allies.

His personal story of rising to become a famous neurosurgeon could appeal to evangelical and Black voters.

Compared to other contenders on Trump’s shortlist, Carson has remained relatively quiet, which may not work with Trump’s style.

Trump and Burgum reportedly have great chemistry.

He has enormous personal wealth (some of which he spent on his own presidential campaign).

Could connect Trump to his rich allies.

Does not have a lot of stage presence or charisma.

Generally unremarkable compared to other potential candidates.

Could appeal to Black voters.

Has a good reputation among all factions of the Republican Party.

Despite not being part of the MAGA faction, Trump expressed enthusiasm about him being a potential running mate.

His 2024 presidential campaign could potentially haunt him, considering that he gained little traction during the primary.

Could appeal to Black voters.

As seen with the votes he got for Speaker, he has support throughout the Republican Party, from establishment Republicans to Freedom Caucus members.

He is the most inexperienced on this list, having only served four years as a member of the House and never in a statewide office.

Had previously legal problems when he was a young adult that could haunt him.

Both Trump and Donalds are from Florida, meaning that one of them would have to establish a residency outside of the state as the Constitution forbids two people from the same state from winning that state’s electoral votes.

Could be a frontrunner if Trump wants a female running mate.

She is 39 years old, which could add an element of youth to the ticket.

As a member of the House GOP leadership, she could serve as bridge between Trump and Congress.

Made a remarkable shift in personal stances compared to when she was first elected to Congress, turning from an establishment moderate into a pro-Trump conservative. This could leave the possibility open of her defecting in the future like Mike Pence.

Is the most in line with Trump on topics such as the 2020 election, foreign policy, and populism.

It is unclear whether he would actually benefit Trump electorally as even though he won his Senate race in 2022, he underperformed other Ohio Republicans on the ballot with him, in addition to both Trump's margins in the state during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns.

Is considered more traditionally conservative, like Marco Rubio, which could appeal more to traditional Republicans.

He is 47 years old, which could add an element of youth to the ticket.

He is also a decorated combat veteran and has a significant foreign policy portfolio in Congress.

He has previously expressed views that come into conflict with Trump's. For example,

• He has been more hawkish on foreign policy.

• He condemned Trump after Jan. 6th.