PHOENIX — Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer could be on Donald Trump’s vice-presidential short list.
During an interview Wednesday with Fox News Channel’s “On the Record,” the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said Brewer, who left office in 2015 after serving six years as governor, is “fantastic.”
Trump will announce his vice-presidential pick during the GOP national convention in July.
Trump dropped clues about who he may be considering during an interview with Greta Van Susteren, saying he was considering five to seven people. He said he is looking for someone experienced in government.
Tuesday night, Susteren said, Brewer had suggested Trump consider Oklahama Gov. Mary Fallin.
“Well also Jan. Jan Brewer has been fantastic,” Trump said. “She has been so fantastic. You know I won so big, her territory, and we won so big. And she is a fabulous woman. And I agree with you, the governor of Oklahoma — fabulous person.”
Trump would not say whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in the mix, but called him “a very good guy” and a “talented guy.”
It is unclear how seriously Trump is considering Brewer. In politics, names are sometimes leaked as under consideration for a post as a way of showing appreciation for that person.
Brewer, of Glendale, said Wednesday night, “Like I’ve always said, I’m honored to be able to support him and I would be honored to serve him in any capacity.”
On Sunday, Brewer said during a national news show she was “willing” to appear on a national ticket with Trump, but also said she didn’t necessarily think he should pick a woman.
