Former White House aide says Melania will influence Trump’s choice for VP.

Former First Lady Melania Trump is poised to have a significant impact on her husband’s choice for a running mate in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, as per insights shared by a former White House insider. It is anticipated that Melania will offer her candid opinions regarding the suitability of various candidates to serve as vice president alongside Donald Trump. Her influence in this regard is not a new phenomenon, as evidenced by her pivotal role in ensuring a “clean” and “safe” candidate was selected as Trump’s running mate in the 2016 election, as highlighted in Kate Andersen Brower’s book, “First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents and the Pursuit of Power.”

Despite the strain on their relationship resulting from the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Melania’s preference for former Vice President Mike Pence in the 2016 and 2020 elections underscored her emphasis on selecting a candidate with no controversies or entanglements. In the upcoming 2024 election, while the final choice for Trump’s running mate remains undisclosed with less than five months to go, reports have surfaced about Trump’s interaction with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and his family.

A recent report highlighted Melania’s positive rapport with Kathryn Burgum, the Governor’s wife, citing their collaboration on initiatives such as building recovery-friendly workplaces during Trump’s tenure. The Burgum family’s invitation to celebrate the First Step Act criminal justice reform at the White House further showcased their relationship with the former president and first lady. The report also mentioned a friendly Easter brunch gathering at Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, where the couples reportedly bonded.

While it remains a mystery whether Melania will advocate for Governor Burgum as Trump navigates the selection process for his vice presidential candidate, her track record of providing valuable suggestions to her husband on various issues, particularly those concerning public perception and trust, suggests she may influence his decision. The former first lady has been likened to Nancy Reagan for her behind-the-scenes contributions to decisions that enhanced public perception, trust, and advocacy during the Trump administration.

Donald Trump’s decision on his running mate for the 2024 presidential election is anticipated to be unveiled during the upcoming Republican National Convention scheduled for July 15 to 18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As Melania Trump continues to exert her influence on her husband’s decision-making process, her role in shaping the future of American politics is one to watch closely.