Donald Trump Announces His Choice For Running Mate In 2016 Donald Trump has just gone public with who he wants as his running mate for 2016. He has indicated that his man is Senator Ted Cruz. Trump was asked about who he would want as his Vice President. He said, Ted Cruz is now agreeing with me 100 percent. He also said, Well, I like him. Hes backed everything Ive said. They share opinions on many topics such as border security and illegal immigration two huge problems the U.S. is currently facing. Before the interview ended, he also mentioned that if Cruz challenges him, he will take him out. Do you think Trump and Cruz would be a good partnership for the presidency? 