Donald Trump Introduces Mike Pence as Vice President Pick

Jul 16, 2016, 10:28 PM

Donald Trump formally announced Mike Pence as his Vice President pick Saturday in a messy event following a drama-filled rollout of the selection.

"Indiana Governor Mike Pence was my first choice," Trump said in New York City, battling rumors that he had eleventh hour doubts about Pence after his choice was leaked on Thursday. Pence, when he eventually appeared onstage, said he got the job offer from Trump on Wednesday (when TIME reports Trump also called Jerry Falwell Jr.