Could Ben Carson Become Donald Trump’s Running Mate?

Nov. 5, 2025 – 21:13 – Donald Trump continues to lead the pack for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. As the likely nominee, the twice impeached, four-times indicted former president will have a huge decision to make beyond how he handles his current court cases next year. That decision is picking a vice presidential running mate. While former presidential candidate Tim Scott, South Carolina’s first Black U.S. senator, is said to be under consideration, Trump may also be eyeing Ben Carson, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Grio’s Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan reports.