South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Thursday that she would consider being former President Donald Trump’s running mate in 2024 if he asked.
The Republican governor was asked about appearing on a 2024 GOP presidential ticket with Trump during an appearance on Fox News, with host Sean Hannity pointing out that she’s “generating a lot of buzz” as a possible running mate.
“This is a different question. And I will tell you that, of course, I would consider it,” Noem responded, in comparison to questions she steers away from about running herself.
“I think everybody should consider it. Our country is breaking right in front of our very eyes today, and everybody should be a part of putting it back on its foundation,” Noem added. “And if President Trump is going to be back in the White House, I’d do all I can to help him be successful.”
@KristiNoem Says She’d ‘Consider’ VP Position if Trump Asked Her pic.twitter.com/YWaqyICM3e
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) August 18, 2023
Hannity followed that up by asking the very question Noem said she doesn’t like, which is whether the 2-term governor may have any future presidential aspirations.
“I’m focused here, you know that, Sean,” she said of South Dakota. “But… the goal is to continue to live a life of significance.”
“I think we all should get up every single day and do what we can to protect this greatest experiment in history,” Noem said. “Our founders gave us an incredible gift. Let’s not drop the ball on our watch.”
As for her decision not to run, Noem said during a “Fox & Friends” appearance earlier this month that this was because she doesn’t believe any Republican can win the nomination over Trump.
“The fact is, none of them can win as long as Trump’s in the race. And that’s just the facts. So why run if you can’t win,” she said at the time.
There are plenty of people who think Noem would be a good choice as Trump’s running mate, including talk radio host Mark Levin:
I think Kristi Noem should be on the short list for VP. She’s impressive.
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) August 9, 2023
She’s my favorite. Class act. True blue American.
— ToneDoctor (@AmpegBabyBass76) August 18, 2023
She would be great on the ticket.
— GBoyles (@GFBoyles) August 18, 2023
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