That person, Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, was one of several people urging Trump in the final moments to select Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Only moments earlier, Trump had shared the information with Vance himself, according to multiple people familiar with the call.
Trump spent the final 24 hours waffling over his pick, multiple sources told CNN, leaving even those in his inner circle guessing about his ultimate choice.
Several Republican donors argued for Youngkin as Trump’s pick in recent days as it became clear that Rubio and Burgum may not make the cut.
“I can’t stomach Trump,” Vance said in an interview with NPR at the time.
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