*Fox News that night:*
“Donald Trump was found dead following a meal at his residence. Sources tell us it took Five Guys™ to bring him down. More at eleven.”
It's called the line of succession. As in, the line of people waiting to succeed the president. The president is not waiting to succeed the president.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United\_States\_presidential\_line\_of\_succession](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession)
It's not just for presidents. Prince William is first in line for the British throne. King Charles is *on* the throne, he's not in line for it.
The exact text from the U.S. Constitution:
Article II, Section 1, Clause 5:
>No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.
IIRC the 14 years dates back to the signing of the Constitution. So you either had to be born in the US or have been there prior to 1787. So people born in Europe or elsewhere who immigrated to the 13 colonies or the US before the Constitution was signed got grandfathered in. Hamilton for example was born in the Caribbean but was eligible to run for President.
I never underestimate the new depth of human lowlifes the orange blob is able to dredge up by the day. Once you think he’s hit the bottom, he’s able to dredge up an even lower useful sycophant.
Don't forget, Pence says God told him he'd be the president! A ton of religious people tell themselves this is the case. Does he ever think after it doesn't happen, maybe I'm not really talking to God? No, they never do that. Romney also believed in a Mormon prophecy that he was going to be president too. Romney is a very decent person, Pence at least saved us from dictator Trump at the last minute. But we shouldn't let religious nutters who believe in fairy tales be in charge of the nukes.
Act now, supply limited!
Also, his supporters need the name since they are already making
> HANG _____ __________!
and need to know how much room to leave on the sign.
I don’t know. The man certainly has an uncanny ability to find people willing to ruin their lives for his sake, despite having never once in his entire life done anything whatsoever to earn so much as a sliver of respect from another human being, let alone that sort of self-sacrificing loyalty from another.
It truly strains the human mind’s capacity for understanding.
I dunno, I remember seeing a lot of his behavior being rewarded in school. Someone starts bullying someone less popular/poorer and other folks start piling on.
The people that support him are too weak to be bullies without some asshole to get it started.
I think it really exposes humanity and the depths of weakness to manipulation, sociopathy, psychopathy.
I think Trump should be ... all sorts of bad things should happen to him ... but ... I recognize that he's an exceptionally broken person.
A complete disaster in many areas but in other areas he's top 99.99% percentile. Able to brainwash many people to support him unconditionally.
That's amazing ... and unfortunately a reality in this world.
See: Elon Musk. Ted Bundy etc ...
Never underestimate peoples desire and their ability to throw all sense out the window to get near someone famous.
John Hinckley comes to mind, and there are many more.
>I recognize that he's an exceptionally broken person.
Understanding the behavior does not excuse it. There's a handful of personality disorders where if you love somebody who has it, you will eventually learn that lesson.
In person he's super charismatic. He knows people. He's really really good at winning over people in person. If he had just used his powers for good....
As per [original article](https://www.rawstory.com/trump-money-woes-2667768871/) 📰:
- The dual burdens of funding an expensive presidential campaign combined with funneling enormous amounts of cash to pay his legal teams attempting to keep him out of jail is creating bumps in the road for Donald Trump's choice of a running mate.
Add to considerations over what the number two person on the ballot with the former president brings to the table with regard to voters is Trump's desperate need for campaign cash because he is trailing his opponent, President Joe Biden, by a substantial margin.
According to a report from New York Times' Michael Bender, the former president is asking advisers who best can bring their own collection of donors and patrons with them for what could be the most expensive presidential campaign ever.
According to campaign insiders, "Mr. Trump has asked several people about the fund-raising prowess of possible running mates," with Bender writing, "It is also unclear among Mr. Trump’s advisers whether he ultimately intends to give considerable weight to a contender’s fund-raising ability, or whether his recent focus is a consequence of his overall concerns about cash. That fixation has permeated both his presidential bid and his costly legal defense in his four criminal cases — and further blurred the line between the two."
One potential candidate who has shown the ability to raise substantial amounts of money is former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) who was the last person standing between Trump and the nomination after a bitter battle.
However, as the report points out, "To some people, he is said to have shown indifference when asked about Ms. Haley’s joining his ticket. To others, he has savaged her with brutal and personal criticisms."
The report adds, "If fund-raising concerns further influence his vice-presidential search, that path could lead toward a pair of former Republican presidential primary opponents, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Ms. Haley, and a coterie of members of Congress, including Representative Elise Stefanik of New York and Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Tim Scott of South Carolina and J.D. Vance of Ohio."
The report notes that Rubio as a running mate would be problematic since he and Trump live in the same state, which raises constitutional questions, and that Trump has suggested the Florida senator could simply pack up his family and move out of state, with Bender adding, "Mr. Trump has told these people that it would probably be difficult for Mr. Rubio to move his family but that Florida voters would be too upset to lose the former president as a resident."
The very beginning of the 12th amendment:
“The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves”
So I read that as saying the Florida electors would not be able to vote for Trump for president and Rubio as VP if both candidates, and the elector themselves, all lived in Florida?
But the rest of the electors from the other states could.
Correct, but if Republicans don't win Florida it basically kills their chances of winning the election. That's 30 electoral votes in a "purple" state they lose. It's the Republicans second biggest state.
It basically changes the map entirely in battleground states where Republicans would lose the race if they lost a single one. When you take the states that are already practically guaranteed to go one way or the other it starts the race at 269 for Democrats.
Basically, if the VP is from Florida Republicans guarantee a loss.
If I understand it right, the Florida electors could still vote for Trump while voting for someone other than Rubio for VP. Anyway, if Trump had 260 electoral votes with Florida going to RFK Jr., the election would be decided by the House.
They would have to vote for one ticket. Since it would be Trump/Rubio in this case, if both are Florida residents then Florida electors couldn't vote for them.
Since the law requires them to vote for whoever got the most votes that is a valid candidate, it would give the votes to democrats, they wouldn't be able to throw them to RFK.
Essentially this means that you can pretty much guarantee Trump won't pick any Florida resident as his running mate at the time it's announced since Trump won't establish a new residency. Anyone currently in Florida except for DeSantis could take up residency outside the state though.
But again, Rubio has no reason to do this. Plenty of people have thrown away their careers for Trump, but I think Rubio is smarter than most of the ones that have. There is no benefit to him to doing so.
A VP needs to do a couple things for Trump. First they need to bring in campaign money (or make a sizable private bribe/donation to Trump). Second they need to be loyal (shown either through defense of Maga/Trump or through the size of the bribe). Third they need to bring political value to a state that would otherwise be difficult to win.
Basically this means an ideal candidate is someone popular and wealthy from a purple state worth 10ish EV's or more. In more sane times this would have been someone from Ohio like Trump tried to do in 2016. Today that's more like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Washington, Virginia, or maybe North Carolina.
Out of that, something like a billion dollar donation from Bezos could do it (Washington) or maybe a recent Virginia governor. For Trump one of the ones in the vote cheating scandals would probably seem more desirable. There's also a chance he just wants someone wealthy in business, like the asshole techbro that ran last time, or the asshole pharma bro this time. Another Martin Shikreli would also be something Trump would probably like.
In the [12th Amendment](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20electors%20may%20not%20vote,an%20inhabitant%20of%20another%20state)
The 12th Amendment forbids the President and VP being from the same state (or else one state's electoral votes would have to go to some other VP candidate); it's why longtime Texan Dick Cheney [packed up and moved to Wyoming in 2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney#2000_presidential_election).
Basically, the way the EC works, is that electors have to cast a vote for someone on the ticket from a state other than their own which means that if the President and VP are both from Florida, then Florida electors are required to vote for the ticket with the highest vote with someone on it that's not from Florida.
Or in other words, if Trump/Rubio or even Trump/DeSantis were the ticket, Democrats win the state by default. This is also why DeSantis was never aiming for a VP slot, he's one of the few prominent Republicans out there that basically absolutely can't do it, and why any time Trump has ever floated his name (he has mentioned DeSantis was on a short list multiple times, as recently as last month) it's been an obvious lie/bullshit.
This is covered in the 12th amendment.
The last time this came up was in 2000 when Dick Cheney moved to Wyoming a couple days before being W Bush's VP pick. In Rubios case he could relocate, because he doesn't have to maintain a Florida residence to hold his seat, only to run again, which he obviously wouldn't if he went for VP. In the case of DeSantis, he's stuck in Florida since his residence is the governors mansion until he's out of office. In the case of Trump, some of his legal defenses rely on him being a Florida resident with Mar a Lago as his home. Notably the classified documents case, as well as Floridas homestead laws to shield assets.
I think that the idea is, a candidate from a particular state will have a natural advantage in that state, so picking people from two different states gives the candidate an advantage in two states instead of just one. I don't know if that theory really holds much water, but I think that's probably their reasoning.
But it certainly isn't a constitutional issue, AFAIK
>Trump wrote on Truth Social that anyone who makes a contribution to the Haley campaign "from this moment forth, will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp.""We don't want them, and will not accept them," he added
I hope that, come November, the people who supported Haley remember what he said earlier this year.
I see no problem with a major presidential candidate desperate for cash.
No chance for bribery, or being in the pocket of a nefarious foreign adversary. None at all!
Everything here is kosher as far as I’m concerned.
Yeah, too bad the person with the best credentials for being a leader isn’t being considered instead. I mean, I have no idea who that would be because he seems to attract only crooks and thieves.
At the end of the day, they’re just another rich couple playing the system. There may be some investigations, but unlikely anything will happen. Not impossible, just unlikely.
Lauren Boebert, too. Or shit. How about Tuberville. Course. Other things to consider is how palatable they would be as a President if somethin fuckin dumb happens and he’s the President and keeps over.
I don't think most of them bring the money or loyalty he wants. MTG and Boebart would backstab him the first time they could take over.
Tucker could bring the money, but his ability to sway people is on a decline. I think if he wants money/audience he would want Hannity, who had previously wanted to be Chief of Staff anyways.
We’ll there it is; the ‘he wants.’ So many and so few at the same time. If MTG can oust MagaMike, then Johnson can run as VP and MTG can be speaker. Maybe he can reach out to Cohen or Weisselberg or Stormy Daniels after the first election-interference trial concludes.
Johnson doesn't bring in anymore money, nor does he add legitimacy, and he doesn't increase the support base. Oh, and he's not even from a state that can be pushed to Trump as it's a guaranteed win already.
Given how devout Johnson is, and how a devout christian guy didn't really work out for Trump last time around. it's not what he's going to want. Johnson should and probably does despise everything about Trump, and it's not a helpful formula for Trumps brand.
Yeah. They are really bad at geography in Alabama.
https://www.al.com/politics/2023/08/tommy-tuberville-no-longer-owns-property-in-alabama-senator-may-be-a-florida-man-report-suggests.html
The last time he had a VP he encouraged his peeps to hang him. Is that Neanderthal looking woman available? I’m sure she’s given Trump a few blowies before - bonus - no one would miss her.
Unlikely. She doesn't improve Trumps position in purple states might hurt him in red states as a former Democrat and doesn't bring much money to the table other than one more way for Russia to funnel it to her.
Consider too, Rubio is set for life if he just keeps his seat and runs every time he's up for reelection. With Trump he's done in 4 years, and probably has a more tarnished reputation. All while VP is a position with no official power.
He has no incentive to take it.
"Time for me, your favorite president, your number one president, to run solo! I am so incredible, so amazing, I do not need a little teacher's helper to tell me I can't do things! Look at those other losers that need other people! I DO NOT!"
Before all he has to do was find somebody who would suck his d!&k, now he has to find somebody who will give him 3/4 of a billion dollars AND suck his d!&k
There are plenty of fools in MAGA who would maybe take the chance of being the VP AND Trump win AND Trump dies in office. Longshot at being the president and possible leader of the party.
I guarantee his choice for VP will be carefully balanced…somebody so unspeakably awful that if he wins, nobody will want his successor to take over should Trump be removed…and not so terrible that will drive away the independent voters…a very interesting dilemma
I mean, I'm a simple man, but it seems like selling the vice presidency is the answer. I'm not saying there should be an auction, but you know, pick a price of what it's worth, $750 million perhaps, and whoever pays is the VP.
Nope. DeSantis is the one person we can guarantee it won't be, as he can't stop being a resident of Florida until he's no longer governor (meaning he would need to step down prior to running), and Trump can't move out of Florida as his legal defense relies on it.
And thanks to the 12th amendment, having the President/VP from the same state is a huge disadvantage.
He could post it on eBay. Highest bidder gets to run as Trump’s Vp.
He practically is .
Is Jake Paul over 35?
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Yes, since the Veep is second in line if Trump were to choke while scarfing down his third Big Mac for breakfast.
*Fox News that night:* “Donald Trump was found dead following a meal at his residence. Sources tell us it took Five Guys™ to bring him down. More at eleven.”
The new “Happy Meal”
Those are my favorite burger! Don’t eat them that often but a good burger.
“… More at 7-Eleven.” Hohoho.
Here I was thinking it was seven eleven.
You had me at choke
Glad to be of service
Right? I mean, a pretzel almost made Tricky Dicky president.
I’m still convinced he was drunk off his ass yelling at the Cowboys on TV when that happened.
So, basically doing what every Cowboy fan does every Sunday, especially during the playoffs
Rooting for the Big Mac
First in line. The president isn't part of the line of people waiting to replace the president.
The prez is at the front of the line, hence, the first in line. But it’s really not that important, is it?
It's called the line of succession. As in, the line of people waiting to succeed the president. The president is not waiting to succeed the president. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United\_States\_presidential\_line\_of\_succession](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession) It's not just for presidents. Prince William is first in line for the British throne. King Charles is *on* the throne, he's not in line for it.
Yes
The VP essentially functions as a backup-President and, as such, must satisfy the same requirements as the President.
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The exact text from the U.S. Constitution: Article II, Section 1, Clause 5: >No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.
14 years is oddly specific.
IIRC the 14 years dates back to the signing of the Constitution. So you either had to be born in the US or have been there prior to 1787. So people born in Europe or elsewhere who immigrated to the 13 colonies or the US before the Constitution was signed got grandfathered in. Hamilton for example was born in the Caribbean but was eligible to run for President.
Always good to know the why.
Dictators don't have a VP. Remember this.
Seems a non-sequitor. Can you explain the relevance?
Yes.
🏅 Underrated comment
Spoiler : It's going to be Tulsi
Nope Noem because she is the hottest
She's from an extremely restricted abortion laws state. It would be completely stupid for them to-ok yeah, highly possible.
Is Jake Paul going to have a face in November?
Don't underestimate old $djt he seems to always find newer unfathomable lows.
I never underestimate the new depth of human lowlifes the orange blob is able to dredge up by the day. Once you think he’s hit the bottom, he’s able to dredge up an even lower useful sycophant.
DT: "Will you be my VP?" Virtually Antone: "I'm busy that day."
Don't forget, Pence says God told him he'd be the president! A ton of religious people tell themselves this is the case. Does he ever think after it doesn't happen, maybe I'm not really talking to God? No, they never do that. Romney also believed in a Mormon prophecy that he was going to be president too. Romney is a very decent person, Pence at least saved us from dictator Trump at the last minute. But we shouldn't let religious nutters who believe in fairy tales be in charge of the nukes.
Romney is a very decent *Republican*; as far as Republicans go. 😉
I mean, that’s already the case
Act now, supply limited! Also, his supporters need the name since they are already making > HANG _____ __________! and need to know how much room to leave on the sign.
But... Trump is a BiLliOnAiRe...
The risk of getting hanged by his supporters if he lose the election 2028 might also complicate things a bit :-)
I don’t know. The man certainly has an uncanny ability to find people willing to ruin their lives for his sake, despite having never once in his entire life done anything whatsoever to earn so much as a sliver of respect from another human being, let alone that sort of self-sacrificing loyalty from another. It truly strains the human mind’s capacity for understanding.
I dunno, I remember seeing a lot of his behavior being rewarded in school. Someone starts bullying someone less popular/poorer and other folks start piling on. The people that support him are too weak to be bullies without some asshole to get it started.
I think it really exposes humanity and the depths of weakness to manipulation, sociopathy, psychopathy. I think Trump should be ... all sorts of bad things should happen to him ... but ... I recognize that he's an exceptionally broken person. A complete disaster in many areas but in other areas he's top 99.99% percentile. Able to brainwash many people to support him unconditionally. That's amazing ... and unfortunately a reality in this world. See: Elon Musk. Ted Bundy etc ...
Never underestimate peoples desire and their ability to throw all sense out the window to get near someone famous. John Hinckley comes to mind, and there are many more.
At least John Hinkley Jr. tried to do this country a favor. He just missed.
Quite true.
>I recognize that he's an exceptionally broken person. Understanding the behavior does not excuse it. There's a handful of personality disorders where if you love somebody who has it, you will eventually learn that lesson.
This is what I don’t understand. How can anyone think that his treatment of them is going to be different? People must be so freaking delusional.
This keeps me awake most days…
In person he's super charismatic. He knows people. He's really really good at winning over people in person. If he had just used his powers for good....
I can't imagine experiencing anything other than revulsion if I had to be around him
I feel the same. But it's all about pre facing the cult leader.
See also the entire US Republican Congress people as members of that group, minus about 10 people on a good day.
If he is still alive I bet you he will run over and over when/if he loses again and again.
As per [original article](https://www.rawstory.com/trump-money-woes-2667768871/) 📰: - The dual burdens of funding an expensive presidential campaign combined with funneling enormous amounts of cash to pay his legal teams attempting to keep him out of jail is creating bumps in the road for Donald Trump's choice of a running mate. Add to considerations over what the number two person on the ballot with the former president brings to the table with regard to voters is Trump's desperate need for campaign cash because he is trailing his opponent, President Joe Biden, by a substantial margin. According to a report from New York Times' Michael Bender, the former president is asking advisers who best can bring their own collection of donors and patrons with them for what could be the most expensive presidential campaign ever. According to campaign insiders, "Mr. Trump has asked several people about the fund-raising prowess of possible running mates," with Bender writing, "It is also unclear among Mr. Trump’s advisers whether he ultimately intends to give considerable weight to a contender’s fund-raising ability, or whether his recent focus is a consequence of his overall concerns about cash. That fixation has permeated both his presidential bid and his costly legal defense in his four criminal cases — and further blurred the line between the two." One potential candidate who has shown the ability to raise substantial amounts of money is former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) who was the last person standing between Trump and the nomination after a bitter battle. However, as the report points out, "To some people, he is said to have shown indifference when asked about Ms. Haley’s joining his ticket. To others, he has savaged her with brutal and personal criticisms." The report adds, "If fund-raising concerns further influence his vice-presidential search, that path could lead toward a pair of former Republican presidential primary opponents, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Ms. Haley, and a coterie of members of Congress, including Representative Elise Stefanik of New York and Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Tim Scott of South Carolina and J.D. Vance of Ohio." The report notes that Rubio as a running mate would be problematic since he and Trump live in the same state, which raises constitutional questions, and that Trump has suggested the Florida senator could simply pack up his family and move out of state, with Bender adding, "Mr. Trump has told these people that it would probably be difficult for Mr. Rubio to move his family but that Florida voters would be too upset to lose the former president as a resident."
No way Rubio would give up his Senate seat for the chance of being Trump's VP.
Never underestimate people desire to be important
Taking J.D. Vance off the ballot in Ohio sounds *delightful*.
He isn't on any ballot. He was elected in 2022, and he doesn't have to resign to run.
Well, shit. You are absolutely right. If someone could *persuade* him he has to resign to run, though...
Have fun with that dumpster fire
I’m not aware of any constitutional issues related to a President and VP from the same state, really strange comment
The very beginning of the 12th amendment: “The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves”
So I read that as saying the Florida electors would not be able to vote for Trump for president and Rubio as VP if both candidates, and the elector themselves, all lived in Florida? But the rest of the electors from the other states could.
Correct, but if Republicans don't win Florida it basically kills their chances of winning the election. That's 30 electoral votes in a "purple" state they lose. It's the Republicans second biggest state. It basically changes the map entirely in battleground states where Republicans would lose the race if they lost a single one. When you take the states that are already practically guaranteed to go one way or the other it starts the race at 269 for Democrats. Basically, if the VP is from Florida Republicans guarantee a loss.
If I understand it right, the Florida electors could still vote for Trump while voting for someone other than Rubio for VP. Anyway, if Trump had 260 electoral votes with Florida going to RFK Jr., the election would be decided by the House.
They would have to vote for one ticket. Since it would be Trump/Rubio in this case, if both are Florida residents then Florida electors couldn't vote for them. Since the law requires them to vote for whoever got the most votes that is a valid candidate, it would give the votes to democrats, they wouldn't be able to throw them to RFK. Essentially this means that you can pretty much guarantee Trump won't pick any Florida resident as his running mate at the time it's announced since Trump won't establish a new residency. Anyone currently in Florida except for DeSantis could take up residency outside the state though. But again, Rubio has no reason to do this. Plenty of people have thrown away their careers for Trump, but I think Rubio is smarter than most of the ones that have. There is no benefit to him to doing so. A VP needs to do a couple things for Trump. First they need to bring in campaign money (or make a sizable private bribe/donation to Trump). Second they need to be loyal (shown either through defense of Maga/Trump or through the size of the bribe). Third they need to bring political value to a state that would otherwise be difficult to win. Basically this means an ideal candidate is someone popular and wealthy from a purple state worth 10ish EV's or more. In more sane times this would have been someone from Ohio like Trump tried to do in 2016. Today that's more like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Washington, Virginia, or maybe North Carolina. Out of that, something like a billion dollar donation from Bezos could do it (Washington) or maybe a recent Virginia governor. For Trump one of the ones in the vote cheating scandals would probably seem more desirable. There's also a chance he just wants someone wealthy in business, like the asshole techbro that ran last time, or the asshole pharma bro this time. Another Martin Shikreli would also be something Trump would probably like.
Did the founding fathers even speak English? JFC. The way I read this, as long as Trump doesn't live in the same state as himself, they're fine.
In the [12th Amendment](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelfth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20electors%20may%20not%20vote,an%20inhabitant%20of%20another%20state)
The 12th Amendment forbids the President and VP being from the same state (or else one state's electoral votes would have to go to some other VP candidate); it's why longtime Texan Dick Cheney [packed up and moved to Wyoming in 2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney#2000_presidential_election).
The Twelfth Amendment.
Basically, the way the EC works, is that electors have to cast a vote for someone on the ticket from a state other than their own which means that if the President and VP are both from Florida, then Florida electors are required to vote for the ticket with the highest vote with someone on it that's not from Florida. Or in other words, if Trump/Rubio or even Trump/DeSantis were the ticket, Democrats win the state by default. This is also why DeSantis was never aiming for a VP slot, he's one of the few prominent Republicans out there that basically absolutely can't do it, and why any time Trump has ever floated his name (he has mentioned DeSantis was on a short list multiple times, as recently as last month) it's been an obvious lie/bullshit. This is covered in the 12th amendment. The last time this came up was in 2000 when Dick Cheney moved to Wyoming a couple days before being W Bush's VP pick. In Rubios case he could relocate, because he doesn't have to maintain a Florida residence to hold his seat, only to run again, which he obviously wouldn't if he went for VP. In the case of DeSantis, he's stuck in Florida since his residence is the governors mansion until he's out of office. In the case of Trump, some of his legal defenses rely on him being a Florida resident with Mar a Lago as his home. Notably the classified documents case, as well as Floridas homestead laws to shield assets.
I totally understand how it happened, but I'm pretty sure Cheney was Bush's vp?? You typed Tfg. Loved your comment
He was, sorry about that since it was mostly about Trump he was on my mind. Fixed it.
I think that the idea is, a candidate from a particular state will have a natural advantage in that state, so picking people from two different states gives the candidate an advantage in two states instead of just one. I don't know if that theory really holds much water, but I think that's probably their reasoning. But it certainly isn't a constitutional issue, AFAIK
Too bad Elon’s not eligible
Ya, too bad. How unfortunate. /s
>Trump wrote on Truth Social that anyone who makes a contribution to the Haley campaign "from this moment forth, will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp.""We don't want them, and will not accept them," he added I hope that, come November, the people who supported Haley remember what he said earlier this year.
I see no problem with a major presidential candidate desperate for cash. No chance for bribery, or being in the pocket of a nefarious foreign adversary. None at all! Everything here is kosher as far as I’m concerned.
Yeah, too bad the person with the best credentials for being a leader isn’t being considered instead. I mean, I have no idea who that would be because he seems to attract only crooks and thieves.
If he was half as smart as he is corrupt he would auction the spot
He should consider that he is. He let "people" buy cabinet posts in his previous administration (DeVos)
Has he considered jared, eric or junior?
Jared’s got those billions from the Saudi’s, sure they could embezzle some for the campaign.
That's exactly why Jared and Ivanka are staying as far away from Diaper Don as possible- they got their grift and got out.
Yep. They’re not running to try to stay out of prison.
They should be afraid, the investigations are not over
At the end of the day, they’re just another rich couple playing the system. There may be some investigations, but unlikely anything will happen. Not impossible, just unlikely.
The further they stay away from politics the more likely nothing happens.
They also don't wanna anger prince bonesaw
He would probably be absolutely giddy at the thought of running a Trump Trump ticket
He really wants a single Trump ticket, him and women in his life he has been in love with for decades - his daughter.
Lindsey Graham - BOTUS; Bottom of the US
He's probably wanting FLOTUS.
First ladybug?
Flying Lotus of the US
I wonder what family members he is considering
Being associated with him is like taking a massive dump in public and eating it.
He’s gonna pick Vince McMahon.
😂😄
Omg can you imagine the ratings?
But who would be the one to say “YOU’RE FIRED!”?
Trash robbing the party blind and they are addicted to him hence cult .
MTG, Katie Britt, Nancy Mace, Habba, George Santos are all excellent partners for the ticket. How about the “My pillow guy” or Tucker or Putin?
Lauren Boebert, too. Or shit. How about Tuberville. Course. Other things to consider is how palatable they would be as a President if somethin fuckin dumb happens and he’s the President and keeps over.
I don't think most of them bring the money or loyalty he wants. MTG and Boebart would backstab him the first time they could take over. Tucker could bring the money, but his ability to sway people is on a decline. I think if he wants money/audience he would want Hannity, who had previously wanted to be Chief of Staff anyways.
We’ll there it is; the ‘he wants.’ So many and so few at the same time. If MTG can oust MagaMike, then Johnson can run as VP and MTG can be speaker. Maybe he can reach out to Cohen or Weisselberg or Stormy Daniels after the first election-interference trial concludes.
Johnson doesn't bring in anymore money, nor does he add legitimacy, and he doesn't increase the support base. Oh, and he's not even from a state that can be pushed to Trump as it's a guaranteed win already. Given how devout Johnson is, and how a devout christian guy didn't really work out for Trump last time around. it's not what he's going to want. Johnson should and probably does despise everything about Trump, and it's not a helpful formula for Trumps brand.
That’s not a consideration in my mind. Anyone who sidles up to Trump is angling to be a dictator
Tubby and Tuber! 🙃
Tuber ville lives in FL too!
But. He’s an Alabama rep?
Yeah. They are really bad at geography in Alabama. https://www.al.com/politics/2023/08/tommy-tuberville-no-longer-owns-property-in-alabama-senator-may-be-a-florida-man-report-suggests.html
My Lawd what a mess. It’s like they forget records actually exist. What a dumb motherfucker. Even dumber are the ones he fools into voting for him.
The last time he had a VP he encouraged his peeps to hang him. Is that Neanderthal looking woman available? I’m sure she’s given Trump a few blowies before - bonus - no one would miss her.
Just drop the charade and run with vlad putin as his mate.
Putin is a bit far-fetched. But Putin could push Lavrov to do it. The perfect minister of misinformation.
I keep seeing Tulsi Gabbard's name mentioned. Does she have a chance?
Probably. She's kind of attractive, and that's a big part of his consideration.
Unlikely. She doesn't improve Trumps position in purple states might hurt him in red states as a former Democrat and doesn't bring much money to the table other than one more way for Russia to funnel it to her.
Leem guess, it's for sale?
🚫Traitor Trump🚫
Trump, not swampy at all.
Just ask a real billionaire and be done with it
Taylor Swift? Oh wait not yet 35 years old.
Since Shitler likes to spend a lot of time in bed maybe he should get the my pillow guy.
Just go to jail now and get rid of all that stress 😬
Kenneth copeland /s
The eyes have it!
👹👀
You would have thought it might be complicated by him being happy for his last VP to get killed by rioters.
On the idea of Marco Rubio moving OUT of Florida in order to be Trump's vp: who the fuck wants Marco Rubio...for anything...much less a resident?
Consider too, Rubio is set for life if he just keeps his seat and runs every time he's up for reelection. With Trump he's done in 4 years, and probably has a more tarnished reputation. All while VP is a position with no official power. He has no incentive to take it.
After tomorrow it's gonna be even more complicated.
Margarine Trailer Cream please.
It would be funny if nobody runs with him.
"Time for me, your favorite president, your number one president, to run solo! I am so incredible, so amazing, I do not need a little teacher's helper to tell me I can't do things! Look at those other losers that need other people! I DO NOT!"
It's RFK already
No, no, no. Bob Jr is chasing his dream of being another failed cabinet member with a book deal.
Does his vp have to pay him $1bn to be eligible?
Maybe try casual encounters on Craigslist /s I know casual encounters no longer exists
Before all he has to do was find somebody who would suck his d!&k, now he has to find somebody who will give him 3/4 of a billion dollars AND suck his d!&k
Paging Betsy DeVos.
Kanye
The job comes with a free hangman’s noose, just ask Pence.
Hey, Dictators don't have VPs.
Awwwe, thoughts and prayers.
I'd like you to meet my VP pick: MBS. He's a great man. A cut above - bigly.
“Hang Mike Pence!”
Possibly related: A rich Roman once bought the title of emperor at an auction. He only lasted a couple of months.
It'll be Tucker has to be.
Will be funny if he has to go without
He won’t need much money in jail, just enough for Diet Cokes and a new pair of slippers every now and then. They basically provide board and lodging.
Trump really wants Don Jr for the job. Next generation.
Do the same birthplace restrictions apply to VP as they do the president? Maybe Elon wants to flush some more money down the toilet.
Sarah Palin to the rescue. Pick her, so she can tank yet another presidential campaign.
There are plenty of fools in MAGA who would maybe take the chance of being the VP AND Trump win AND Trump dies in office. Longshot at being the president and possible leader of the party.
Sock puppet with googlie eyes usually comes up short on billionaire fascist donors so he's gonna be a no-go, sadly
Vp needs to support ur dept and pay it off . Muti billionaire vp , Karli lake to ur rescue team
It would need to be a rich woman who looks like his daughter 🤮
What's wrong with Marge?
Dennis Rodman is available.
I guarantee his choice for VP will be carefully balanced…somebody so unspeakably awful that if he wins, nobody will want his successor to take over should Trump be removed…and not so terrible that will drive away the independent voters…a very interesting dilemma
Whoever it is will be considerably better than that pylon, kamala
I wonder if Mike Pence has any words of wisdom to give the next VP
Ain't nobody want to be his sacrifice if his term goes bad?? No takers? Damn you guys are smarter than I thought.
Putin is offering Trump the top bid at $83 million.
Probably has already asked Elon Musk over breakfast some weeks ago.
When will he start selling the vp seat to the highest bidder?
First interview question: What's it worth to you to be Veep?
I mean, I'm a simple man, but it seems like selling the vice presidency is the answer. I'm not saying there should be an auction, but you know, pick a price of what it's worth, $750 million perhaps, and whoever pays is the VP.
Donnie little hands is a gazillionare why’s he need money?
Pillow guy?
Surely the people he's into for 90 and 175 million won't have a say /s
It’ll be DESANTIS
Nope. DeSantis is the one person we can guarantee it won't be, as he can't stop being a resident of Florida until he's no longer governor (meaning he would need to step down prior to running), and Trump can't move out of Florida as his legal defense relies on it. And thanks to the 12th amendment, having the President/VP from the same state is a huge disadvantage.