Trump’s VP search is off to a slow start: From the Politics Desk

Trump's VP search is off to a slow start, Hope Hicks takes the stand in the hush money trial and the Israel-Hamas war negotiations are plagued by wishful thinking.

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.

In today’s edition, we dive into Donald Trump's vice presidential selection process, which is off to a quiet start. Plus, chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell recaps her Middle East trip with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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It’s been nearly two months since he sewed up the Republican nomination, but Donald Trump appears to be in no hurry to name a running mate — someone who could keep a steady presence on the campaign trail while he spends much of his time in a courtroom.

The process: Trump’s team has yet to move past the early stages of vetting vice presidential prospects, seven sources familiar with the process said. Top contenders have not received detailed questionnaires or other requests for information to help finalize a shortlist, though there are signs that they are being evaluated for their fundraising prowess. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-vp-search-slow-start-politics-desk-rcna150650

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