Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick Thursday night following a day of rampant speculation, citing the “horrible attack” in Nice, France, that left scores dead.
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In order to assume the role of Trump’s running mate, Pence must forgo running for re-election as Indiana’s governor, a decision he is legally bound to make by Friday.
Pence arrived in NY on Thursday evening, and Trump was expected to make a formal announcement on Friday in Manhattan.
Trump announced the delay through his Twitter account.
The Trump campaign did not announce a new date for the announcement. Chris Christie was among the finalists.
Late Thursday, a truck drive onto the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who’d been gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks in Nice, France.
A former talk-radio host and congressman, Pence is well-regarded among those in the conservative movement.
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Before postponing his running mate announcement, Trump commented on the attack.
