Trump drops major hint on his running mate, and timing of announcement

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With the Republican National Convention set to kick off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in less than one week, speculation is soaring regarding whom former President Trump will name as his running mate, and when he'll make the announcement.

And the former president is giving some hints.

"I’d love to do it during the convention," Trump said during an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity."

But Trump, in his Monday night interview, added that "my people say that’s a little complicated."

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"Probably a little before the convention, but not much. It could even be during the convention that we’d do it," he reiterated.

As for whom he'll choose, Fox News' host Sean Hannity mentioned four names that are generally considered to be on Trump's short list – Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida, JD Vance of Ohio, and Tim Scott of South Carolina, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.

"The names that you mentioned, absolutely they’re under consideration," the former president responded.

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And he added that "we have a lot of good people. As they call it, we have a great bench in the Republican Party."

"I haven’t made a final decision, but I have some ideas as to where we’re going," Trump emphasized.

That's different from what Trump said last month,