The Trump campaign has hit the fast-forward button, sending vetting materials to several candidates under consideration to be former President Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election. It appears that the search is not just a political process but more like an episode of Survivor: White House Edition. Grab your popcorn; this is going to be good.

The campaign's urgency in picking up the vetting pace has been confirmed by sources close to the process. Donald Trump seems to be treating the VP vetting like the ultimate reality TV show where the winner gets to stand one heartbeat away from the presidency. Top contenders for this high-stakes role include North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, according to CNN.

Those aren't the only names in the hat. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik have also made it to the shortlist, joining the ever-growing list of hopefuls. Arkansa Sen. Tom Cotton and Florida Rep. Byron Donalds are also in the running, because why not make the process even more exhilarating, right? Fox News reports that retired neurosurgeon and former HUD Secretary Ben Carson is also under consideration, proving that sometimes you do get a second act in American politics.

But let's not kid ourselves—this search is anything but straightforward. The process is in constant flux, resembling more of a political soap opera than a cohesive search for a running mate. Trump has been asking for input from everyone within earshot, including allies, donors, and even members of his Mar-a-Lago resort according to CNN. It seems the next VP could be picked over a game of golf or during a festive gathering at the Florida estate.

A key factor in vetting candidates appears to be their undying loyalty to Trump. Whether it's showing up at his court trials or defending him on national television, these loyalty tests are par for the course. Trump himself mentioned Scott, Burgum, Rubio, Vance, and Carson when asked about his search, indicating he might be running through possibilities quicker than a Netflix binge.

While Trump is keeping his cards close to his chest, he did reveal there's a “pretty good chance” that he would announce his running mate at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, set to take place from July 15 to 18. It's almost as though he's saving the big reveal for prime-time ratings, and let's be honest, CNN and Fox News would relish the spectacle.

So, as the Trump campaign kicks it into high gear, fast-tracking the vetting process, one thing is clear: this will be a political saga where only the most cunning, loyal, and resilient contenders will survive to stand at Donald Trump's side. Get ready for 'Survivor: White House Edition.' If this doesn't make for good TV coverage, nothing will.