The hottest ticket in town

Ron De Santis pondering my suggestion, earlier today

There has been much speculation as to whether Donald Trump will run for President of the United States in 2024. It is the Democrats' greatest fear, of course, because Trump is not part of the political class but an interloper, an intruder, part gate-crasher, part insurrectionist, all threat.

His main opponent would appear to be Governor of Florida Ron De Santis. He has stuck to simple policies which are straightforward enough for ordinary people to follow and evaluate, and he has refused to bow down to the toxic ideologies currently affecting schools and public administration.

It would be a shame if the two men cancelled one another out, although the loser would be assured of a position of influence in the new administration. And that was what set me to thinking...

The role of Vice President of the USA has always been a complete mystery to me. If they did any less the post would almost become ceremonial, like the Lord Mayor of London or the homecoming queen. But what if the position were overhauled and given new vigour and purpose? What if the VP were given a dynamic, an accelerant, an active role to play in government.

And then what if you went out on a De Santis/Trump ticket?

It's brilliant, like all the best plans. The media are so deranged over Trump that he would draw their fire and allow De Santis to govern. Trump would be free to broker deals, which is what he does best. You wouldn't give Trump little chores, as are being found to occupy Kamala Harris's time, you would give him the range and the remit to identify problems and task-force them. Get the best people in. Thomas Sowell as economic advisor, Ayaan Hirsi Ali as cultural advisor, Peter Boghossian as cultural advisor.

Of course, this would all depend on Trump's ego, which is not modest. But if he really loved America, as he says he does, he would see that this is the way ahead for Conservatism.

If it happens, you read it here first.