The American senator Marco Rubiowho was on the list of preferred candidates to be Donald Trump’s running mate in the presidential election next November and who was ultimately not elected, spoke about the reasons that led to such a decision.
Rubio, who is present at the Republican National Convention which concludes tonight in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said the main reason he was not selected for the post was that he and Trump reside in the same state.
“There were indications that it would be a challenge,” Rubio said, “and with so many other good options available, why take that risk?” the outlet reported. Political which is following the important Republican event.
According to the 12th Amendment to the Constitution, Presidential and vice presidential candidates must come from different states or else they will lose electors from their shared state of residence..
The Republican senator ruled that He and Trump had constant discussions about the residency issue “especially over the last 10 days”.
It was the former president himself, nominated by the Party last Monday to fight to get to the White House, who called him and told him he would not be on the ballot.
Now many, he assures Political, Rubio is being considered a possible candidate for secretary of state in a future Trump administration..
Finally, The former president opted for Ohio Senator JD Vancea 39-year-old young man who, in addition to being a politician, is also a businessman and writer.
“After much deliberation and reflection, taking into account the enormous talents of many others, I have decided that the most suitable person to assume the office of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio,” Trump said on his social media. Truth Social.
Regarding his running mate, he highlighted his educational background, saying that “he received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and graduated from Yale Law School, where he was editor of The Yale Law Journal and president of the Yale Law Veterans Association.”
During the campaign, he said, he will focus strongly on the people for whom he fought so brilliantly, the American workers and farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota and far beyond.”
Rubio described the proposal as “a very good choice” Vance for vice president.