Donald Trump has denied reports that he is considering Nikki Haley for vice president, succinctly declaring, “I wish her well.”
Speculation circulated online that Trump’s campaign was actively considering Haley for VP after two people familiar with the discussions contacted Axios:
Why it matters: The GOP rivals’ relationship remains chilly. But the sources said Trump could pick Haley if he were convinced she’d help him win the presidency, avoid a potential prison sentence and cover tens of millions in legal bills if he loses.
Spokespeople for Trump and Haley declined to comment on Friday when asked about the possibility.
Zoom in: Republicans close to both campaigns believe it’s in Haley and Trump’s mutual interests to reconcile, despite their bitter fight in the GOP primary and their divergent views on some big issues.
A reconciliation with Haley, his former UN ambassador, also could help Trump cut attract some of the college-educated Republicans who have kept voting for her in primaries even after she dropped out.
Despite having dropped out months prior, Haley received over 20% of the vote in Tuesday’s Indiana primary.
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