Trump campaign vetting Burgum for possible VP pick

NEW YORK (AP) – Former President Donald Trump‘s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks, according to two people familiar with the effort.

Among those who have received requests was Governor Doug Burgum. Various levels of paperwork have been exchanged with each, the second person said.

Representatives for the candidates did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Trump campaign spokesperson Brian Hughes said, “Anyone claiming to know who or when President Trump will choose his VP is lying, unless the person is named Donald J. Trump.” Aides also cautioned that Trump’s list is fluid and evolving and that the decision will be up to him.

Others who have received requests are Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, according to one of the people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the outreach.