Overview

• Sen. J.D. Vance, Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Doug Burgum, and Sen. Tim Scott are top contenders.
• Rubio and DeSantis face challenges due to their shared home state with Trump.
• Trump has ruled out several early favorites, including Kari Lake and Kristi Noem.
• Former HUD Secretary Ben Carson and Rep. Elise Stefanik are also being considered.
• Trump's final decision remains closely guarded, with speculation ongoing.