"I will be making the announcement of my Vice Presidential pick on Friday at 11am in Manhattan. Traditionally, the vice presidential choice is used to build enthusiasm among party loyalists. Details to follow," the presumptive Republican presidential nominee tweeted on Wednesday night. Republican Donald Trump conducted last-minute talks with his top potential picks for his vice presidential running mate on Wednesday and said he would announce his choice on Friday in New York. Republicans close to the campaign said they believed Trump had narrowed his short list to Pence, Gingrich and Christie.

Source: The Star July 14, 2016 01:41 UTC