Donald Trump is sharpening his focus on a possible running mate by taking a page from his days hosting the reality show “The Apprentice” and parading the top contenders for the title in front of wealthy well-wishers this weekend.
Contestants competed for a job at his business empire on the NBC show for more than a decade, with Trump pitting them against each other for his favor. An exclusive donor retreat at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach this week promises a similar atmosphere — leaving hundreds of deep-pocketed GOP supporters and allies eyeing the Republican presidential primary.
The spectacle comes as Trump narrows his sights on a handful of potential running mates: Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, according to people familiar with the deliberations. recently like this. week.
