Florida Senator Marco Rubio, once dubbed “Little Marco” by former President Donald Trump, is now in the running to be his 2024 vice presidential pick. However, a “technical glitch” in the Constitution may pose a challenge for the duo if they were to both hail from the same state.
During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Senator Rubio was asked whether he would be willing to leave Florida or change his residency if asked to join Mr. Trump’s ticket in 2024. While he did not directly answer the question, he did acknowledge that Mr. Trump will have a talented pool of individuals to choose from for various roles in his administration.
The conversation also touched on the potential issue of both the president and vice president being from the same state, as outlined in the 12th Amendment. This could pose a problem during the Electoral College vote, particularly if both Mr. Trump and Senator Rubio were to come from Florida.
Despite their past feuds and name-calling during the 2016 GOP nominee race, the relationship between Mr. Trump and Senator Rubio has evolved. The Florida Senator was even in attendance at a recent RNC donor retreat at Mar-a-Lago, indicating his potential as a running mate for the former president.
As the 2024 election approaches, all eyes will be on Mr. Trump’s decision for his running mate and how the dynamic between him and Senator Rubio continues to unfold. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.