Jason Miller, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, praised Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., for her performance in delivering the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
Miller stated that Britt clearly contrasted Biden, portraying herself as sincere and connected to her community. He described Biden as angry and partisan, while he found Britt uplifting.
When asked if Britt’s performance put her on Trump’s shortlist for vice presidential picks, Miller avoided a direct answer, stating that there are many options for Trump to consider.
He also mentioned that Trump is not in a rush to make a decision and may announce his pick further down the road, given the extended nature of the current election cycle.
Miller dismissed the idea of Nikki Haley being a potential vice presidential pick, stating that Haley is “irrelevant” and her political career within the Republican Party is likely finished.
He emphasized the focus on beating Biden in the general election and suggested that polling indicates Trump is performing better with Republicans than Biden is with Democrats.
Miller’s comments highlight the early stages of the 2024 election cycle, with speculation about potential vice presidential picks and the dynamics within the Republican Party.
Miller’s praise for Britt and his dismissal of Haley reflect the complexities of Republican politics as the party prepares for the upcoming election.