Before running for the presidency, Donald Trump became nationally known for his TV role on The Apprentice as a businessman choosing among candidates vying to join his organization.
“You’re fired!” became a famous catchphrase of Trump as the show grew in popularity.
Now, nearly a dozen politicians hope to hear some version of “You’re hired!” from Trump as they jockey to join his 2024 campaign as his running mate.
Trump will reprise his Apprentice-style competition over the weekend when several Republican lawmakers, rumored to be on the long list of vice presidential candidates, head to Palm Beach, Florida, for a three-day GOP donor retreat.
The lawmakers are auditioning for the “golden ticket” also known as Trump’s second in command and the likely next h …