"Trump Considers Texas Governor Abbott for Vice President"
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During a visit to the Texas-Mexico border, Donald Trump stated that Texas Governor Greg Abbott is "absolutely" on his short list of potential vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election. Abbott downplayed his interest in the role, emphasizing his commitment to Texas. Trump also mentioned U.S. Sen. Tim Scott as another potential candidate. The two men toured the border, with Trump praising Abbott's aggressive border and immigration policies. Meanwhile, Democrats criticized Abbott's policies as political opportunism, and President Biden called for bipartisan border security legislation.
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