Trump seeking advice from friends, allies on running mate pick

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his New Hampshire presidential primary election night watch party, in Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S., January 23, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

(Reuters) - Donald Trump is calling friends, allies and donors to seek advice on who he should pick as a vice presidential running mate as he closes in on the Republican White House nomination, according to five close allies of the former president.

Trump has yet to make a final decision, the allies said, but it is a clear sign that he is already planning for a likely general election rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in November.