Looks Like Newt Gingrich Tops Trump’s VP List

Newt Gingrich scolds moderator Wolf Blitzer in a 2012 Republican debate for opening up the forum with a question about a 10-year-old story involving his ex-wife.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich reportedly sits atop what is now a two-person list of Donald Trump’s top choices for a vice presidential running mate. Sources familiar with the process confirmed to People’s Pundit Daily that Gingrich, an early supporter and advocate of Mr. Trump and his unique brand of nationalist Republicanism, is more than in the running for the highly-anticipated pick.

While the speaker, as of late last week, had not been given the final decision, the source said he was made aware he made the final cut. Mr. Gingrich only confirmed the reports he was being vetted during an interview on The Sean Hannity Show.

“I think they’ve been very clear all along that I’m one of the four or five people that they’re vetting,” Gingrich said.

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In addition to personally liking the person, Mr. Trump reportedly is most concerned with finding a running mate that 1) he trusts to carry on his agenda in the event he is unable to serve and, 2) understands how to get things done in the legislative process, making him an effective advocate for the New York businessman on Capitol Hill.

Worth noting, the former speaker didn’t always take  an “America First” approach to trade. In the 1990s and beyond, Mr. Gingrich fought the likes of Patrick J. Buchanan and others who favored a “fair trade” policy over a “free trade” policy. That has now changed, making him a more palatable choice for Mr. Trump.

Despite his recent move toward a more nationalist ideology, he is still a bona fide conservative choice that would help Mr. Trump sure up his base. An announcement that includes Newt in the same week Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is expected to endorse his former rival will no doubt give the presumptive Republican nominee a bump in the polls.