Doubtful that Trump might pick someone to be the 2028 nominee. I am confident that that goes to DeSantis. Trump needs someone that specifically helps him against Biden, Newsome, Harris, abortion, etc. Those are the critical issues to draw in independents and wayward Dems.
Nah. Running mates rarely help or hurt the ticket.
Republicans will vote for him regardless of who he picks. The small percentage of voters turned off by his choice will be offset by a similar percentage turned on by his choice.
Trump just needs a VP who the Left hates even more than they hate him. Someone like Steve Bannon or Keri Lake. Someone who will make the Left think twice before assassinating him.
If he picks a RINO he’ll be dead the second he’s sworn in.