Who he is: North Dakota's two-term governor, who has amassed significant wealth working in real estate development, venture capital and tech.
What he brings: Burgum is a staid, uncontroversial governor with lesser national name recognition who would be unlikely to compete for the spotlight or overshadow Trump with 2028 talk. Burgum also brings money and rich friends to the table.
History with Trump: Burgum ran against Trump for the 2024 nomination but gained little traction, then quickly endorsed the former president and has become one of Trump’s most visible defenders. The two have hit it off personally.
Possible drawback: Does the Republican Party want two older white guys atop the ticket?
p>Who he is: A first-term U.S. senator from Ohio and former venture capitalist who swept to national prominence with his bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.”
What he brings: Vance, 39, would inject some millennial energy into the race.
History with Trump: Despite his early criticism of Trump, Vance has become personally close with the former president and his son Donald Trump Jr. Vance has established himself as one of the fiercest defenders of Trump's agenda, especially on foreign policy, trade and immigration.
Possible drawback: Will Trump be able to get over Vance's record of past insults, which he mentions still?
Who he is: A U.S. senator from Florida, a son of Cuban immigrants who is a well-respected GOP voice on foreign policy and national security issues.
What he brings: Rubio might expand the ticket's appeal among deep-pocketed donors, Republicans turned off by Trump's rhetoric and Hispanic voters that Trump's campaign is eagerly courting.
History with Trump: The two were bitter rivals in 2016 for the GOP nomination and viciously attacked one another, with Trump belittling Rubio as “Little Marco,” among other taunts.
Possible drawback: The Constitution says two candidates from the same state cannot run as president and vice president, meaning Rubio would need to change his residency. But does he really want the job? Rubio has been less present, publicly, than some of the others vying to be Trump's No. 2.
Who he is: The only Black Republican in the Senate, Scott has represented South Carolina since 2013.
What he brings: Scott would add racial and stylistic diversity to the GOP ticket as well as a preacher's touch. The self-described “born-again believer” often quotes Scripture in political speeches that often reach a crescendo of call-and-response.
History with Trump: Scott and Trump worked closely together while Trump was in the White House on policy issues including tax cuts, opportunity zones and criminal justice reform legislation. Though Scott ran against Trump for the nomination this year, the senator largely declined to criticize the former president.
Possible drawback: Trump has often joked that Scott has made a far better surrogate than he did a candidate.
Who she is: The New York congresswoman was once an aide to former House Speaker Paul Ryan and served in President George W. Bush's White House.
What she brings: She could help Trump win over skeptical college-educated and suburban women who sided with Biden in 2020.
History with Trump: Stefanik has spent years ingratiating herself with Trump and positioning herself as one of his most trusted allies and confidantes on Capitol Hill. She defended him vigorously in both of his impeachment trials and railed against his criminal indictments.
Possible drawback: As a member of the House, does she have enough experience?
Who he is: A former renowned neurosurgeon who served as Trump's housing and urban development secretary.
What he brings: The soft-spoken Carson, 72, could help Trump win over minority voters as the first Black person to be named to a Republican presidential ticket. Given Carson's age and demeanor, there is little chance of him overshadowing Trump or stealing the spotlight.
History with Trump: Carson has developed a strong bond with the former president over the years, despite a contentious start as 2016 rivals for the GOP presidential nomination.
Possible drawback: Carson has a history of controversial comments on abortion, guns and other issues that could cause headaches for the ticket.
Who he is: A Florida congressman since 2021 who previously worked in banking, finance and insurance.
What he brings: He could help bolster Trump's appeal with Black voters, especially the younger Black men that the campaign has been courting. At 45, Donalds is the kind of fresh face who would serve a marked contrast to the men at the top of both parties' tickets.
History with Trump: Donalds has become one of Trump's most prominent conservative Black supporters and a reliable surrogate on television and at events.
Possible drawback: Like Rubio, Donalds would likely need to move to join the ticket. He, too, has a history of controversial statements, including at a recent event where he seemed to reflect favorably on the Jim Crow era as he talked about “the reinvigoration” of the Black family.