Donald Trump on Monday spent part of his July
4th with Sen. Joni Ernst -- fueling speculation
that the Iowa freshman senator could be on the
short list of his vice presidential picks.
Ernst told Fox News they had a "good
conversation," adding, "I will continue to share
my insights with Donald about the need to
strengthen our economy, keep our nation safe,
and ensure America is always a strong,
stabilizing force around the globe."
I look forward to meeting @joniernst today
in New Jersey. She has done a great job
as Senator of Iowa!
3:19 PM - 4 Jul 2016
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Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
Earlier, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to meeting
(Ernst) today in New Jersey. She has done a
great job as Senator of Iowa!"
Over the weekend, Trump met with Indiana Gov.
Mike Pence and his wife, though a Pence
spokesman said "nothing was offered."
The spokesman, Marc Lotter, added, "The
governor had warm, productive meetings with the
Trumps." He declined to say where the Saturday
meeting was held. Pence is running for re-
election against Democratic former state House
Speaker John Gregg.
Trump and Pence discussed Pence's policies
during his term as governor which began in
2013, Lotter said. He also declined to discuss
Pence's level of interest in the position, echoing
a comment from Pence last week that he did not
want to talk about "a hypothetical."
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Trump tweeted Monday about his Saturday
meeting with Pence.
"Spent time with Indiana Governor Mike Pence
and family yesterday. Very impressed, great
people!” Trump tweeted.
As Pence and his wife arrived for a concert
Sunday night at Conner Prairie, a history park in
Fishers, the governor again declined to discuss
whether he was interested in the position. He
reiterated his support for Trump's candidacy and
said the Trumps "couldn't have been more kind
and gracious" during the meeting.
Trump has never held public office and is
considering a small group of political veterans as
potential running mates.
People with direct knowledge of Trump's vetting
process say the list includes Pence, former
House Speaker Newt Gingrich, New Jersey Gov.
Chris Christie and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions.
In addition to serving as governor, Pence served
in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12
years.
He also at one time had his own presidential
ambitions but last year ruled out a run after his
popularity fell in the wake of criticism over his
handling of the state's religious objections law.
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