What's happened
Donald Trump expresses interest in having a female running-mate for the 2024 election amidst rumors of an affair involving South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and his adviser Corey Lewandowski.
Why it matters
The potential selection of a female running-mate by Donald Trump and the affair rumors involving a prominent Republican figure are significant developments in US politics, potentially impacting the 2024 presidential election.
What the papers say
The Times reports Trump's interest in a female running-mate and the dismissal of affair rumors by Noem's representative. NY Post provides details of the alleged affair and the impact on potential running mates for Trump.
How we got here
The affair rumors emerged after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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Kristi Lynn Noem is an American politician who is the 33rd governor of South Dakota, serving since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as the U.S.
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Corey R. Lewandowski is an American political operative, lobbyist and political commentator. He was a political commentator for One America News Network, Fox News and CNN, as well as a campaign manager of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign for President of the
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.