Murdoch Is Pushing Trump To Pick Youngkin As VP

CNBC reports:

Rupert Murdoch has hinted to several friends who move in Trump’s social circles that he would be happy with a Republican ticket that included Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Billionaire Trump backers in the real estate industry have told the former president’s advisers that they like South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, according to people who have spoken with them. These and other sources for this story were granted anonymity to recount private conversations.

Trump has also reportedly been pitched on Scott by Oracle chairman and Republican megadonor Larry Ellison.

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Rupert Murdoch Pushing for Youngkin to Be Trump’s VP, While Other Corporate Titans Are Freaking About JD Vance and Vivek: CNBC https://t.co/HermiW0A5T

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