 Strong, clear, and tough. This was evident when he picked Mike Pence as his VP back in 2016. He also considered Doug Burgum and Tim Scott to be his running mates. Choosing Vance, a name as succinct and simple as Trump's own, aligns perfectly with this ethos. USA Today says, in Trump's world, brevity equals power, and his selection of a running mate reflects this belief. Trump-Vance is not just a ticket, it suggests, but could be a statement.