The recent battle to secure the next Speaker of the House, while marked by contention, has provided opportunities for some emerging politicians, including Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL).
Although Rep. Donalds didn’t garner substantial support for the Speaker position, his performance garnered attention, and there are now suggestions that he has been considered for former President Donald Trump’s list of potential vice presidential candidates.
During an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Donalds discussed his political ambitions. The conversation started with Donalds expressing the sentiment that “Black America desires the return of Trump.”
Byron Donalds to Maria Bartiromo: "More and more Black Americans are saying we gotta have Trump back." pic.twitter.com/2UCBjeECDd
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During the interview, Bartirom asked Donalds: “Congressman, I want to…ask you about 2024, because I know some people would have liked to see you get the gavel and become Speaker, but others say, well, maybe you have a different road ahead. Would you accept the vice president position if Donald Trump asked you to be his partner?”
Just as responding to a query about your heroism after performing a courageous act, it’s crucial to reply thoughtfully and display modesty and humility if you wish for others to perceive your answer as affirmative.
Trending politics reported that Rep. Donalds “responded with grace.”
“We’re going to get back to work and do our jobs,” Donalds began. “With respect to being potentially on the ticket, that’s really up to the president. I have no control over that. The only thing I’ll say is I just want to do whatever I can to get our country on track. That’s what I’ve always been committed to. So no matter what the role is, it’s about getting our country back on track.”
Demonstrating his political savvy, Donalds proceeded to publicly extend congratulations to the newly appointed Speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson.
“[And as for] Speaker Mike Johnson, I am happy for him,” said Donalds. “He’s going to do a tremendous job leading the House of Representatives. You have a man of impeccable character, impeccable integrity, and the members have rallied around him.”
Deftly touching on subjects close to Trump’s heart, Donald’s added:
“When it comes to Joe Biden, the crime AND the cover-up are equally as bad. Voters put House Republicans in charge, and we’ve worked tirelessly to follow the evidence and expose pervasive criminal activity within the Biden Family. Accountability is coming.”
The roster of potential vice presidential candidates is extensive and encompasses individuals such as North Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Kari Lake, Senator Tim Scott, and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
