Former President Trump appeared at the U.S. Capitol this week, speaking with lawmakers for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and attempting to rally Republican lawmakers.
Some of Trump’s staunchest supporters are expected to appear on Sunday talk shows this week to discuss his message to the Republican Party, his looming legal battles and the upcoming election.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who ended his own presidential bid in November and later endorsed Trump, has become one of the former president’s closest allies and could be a leading contender for the vice presidential nomination. Scott is expected to appear on ABC’s “This Week” to talk about Trump’s visit to the Capitol and his efforts to win over black voters.
Scott, the only black Republican in the Senate, announced last week that he would begin visiting battleground states to step up outreach to black voters who support Trump ahead of the election. Rep. Byron Donald (R-Fla.) has also begun outreach to black voters, a key constituency that Trump missed out on in 2020.
Donald, who is also on Trump’s list of running mates and is due to appear on NBC’s “Meet the Press” this week, drew attention earlier this month for comments he made suggesting black families were “stronger” during the Jim Crow era, but he claims the comments were misconstrued.
Another rumored potential running mate for Trump is Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), who is scheduled to appear on CNN’s “State of the Union” to talk about the Republican Party and Trump as a presidential candidate.
Cotton was among several Republican candidates who rushed to Trump’s defense last month after a New York jury found former President Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts in his hush-money trial.
“The American people will see through the way Joe Biden and the Democrats are weaponizing our justice system,” he wrote on social media after the verdict.
Trump, who turned 78 on Friday, has also been spending time wooing younger voters, making a campaign stop at a town hall in Phoenix organized by Turning Point Action, a conservative group that targets young people.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (Republican), who is not seeking reelection, also ran unsuccessfully as the Republican presidential nominee in this election. Since endorsing Trump, Burgum has gone from a little-known candidate with low support in the primaries to a leading candidate who could join the former president on the ballot.
“I think that’s a good thing,” Burgum said. “I think that’s a good thing.”
As the former president prepares for a rematch with President Biden this fall, the economy and inflation remain a top concern for many Americans, despite their strengths.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will appear on ABC’s “This Week,” and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari is expected to appear on CBS’ “Face the Nation” this Sunday to discuss the state of the U.S. economy and its recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is the full list of guests scheduled to appear on this Sunday’s talk show:
ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of the Treasury Janet YellenSenator Tim Scott (R.S.C.).
NBC’s “Meet the Press” — manager Byron Donald (R-FL) and Ro Khanna (Democrat, California)
CBS’ “Face the Nation” Representative Mike Turner (Ohio Republican), Founder of Microsoft Bill GatesPresident of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Neel Kashkari.
CNN’s “State of the Union” sense. Tom Cotton (Republican, Arkansas) and Chris Murphy (Democrat, Connecticut)
“Fox News Sunday” Governor Doug Burgum (RN.D.); Member of the House of Representatives Jim Himes (Democrat, Connecticut)
Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben CarsonFormer Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates.
