Donald John TrumpSecret Service members who helped organize Pence Arizona trip test positive for COVID-19: report Trump administration planning pandemic office at the State Department: report Iran releases photo of damaged nuclear fuel production site: report MORE on a private jet was a favor to an old friend.CNN reported Wednesday afternoon that the Fox News host flew Gingrich to meet Trump in Indiana as the presumptive GOP nominee closes in on his running mate choice.
"Who would be best at prosecuting the case against Hillary Clinton in terms of the list that he has? Who would be best in terms of making the case and articulating the case for Donald Trump with a positive voice like you have? Who would be the person that would pretty much be assured a win in any presidential, vice presidential debate?"
"I think you’ve checked that corner," Hannity continued. "Who has balanced the budget and given us a surplus? Who has the ability to work with Congress? I check all the boxes, and you're right there at the top, and I think you'd be the right choice."
A source close to the situation also told The Hill that Gingrich wasn't likely to be hired back by the network because of the likelihood he would join a Trump administration in another capacity if the Republican wins in November.
Trump will announce his running mate on Friday in New York, according to campaign manager Paul Manafort.
