Trump to Name VP Pick Friday

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Trump to Name VP Pick Friday

Nominee says he'll unveil selection in New York

Donald Trump will make his VP selection on Friday. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

By Roll Call Staff

Posted July 13, 2016 at 10:17pm

Donald Trump will announce his running mate on Friday, he said in a tweet.

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee will make the announcement in Manhattan at 11 a.m.

The short list of candidates includes New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who’s heading up his transition efforts, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.

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