Mike ter Maat Announces Historic Bid to Change How VP Nominees Are Chosen | 08-01-26

In this FreedomFest interview, Sam Bushman sits down with Mike ter Maat, an economist and entrepreneur, as he prepares to make a bold announcement: a two-year campaign for the Republican vice presidential nomination, something never attempted in the party's history. Mike Ter Maat lays out his plan to unify the GOP by adding a liberty movement voice to the ticket and to hand the VP selection to national delegates instead of the presidential nominee. The conversation covers party politics, the role of an independent-minded VP, and even a lighthearted pitch to bring Sam onto the campaign as media liaison. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction from FreedomFest in Las Vegas 0:28 Meet Mike ter Maat 3:36 The announcement: running for vice president 5:02 The two ideas behind the campaign 6:49 Letting delegates choose the VP nominee 8:17 Why an independent-minded VP matters 11:46 Naming who he'd bring into the administration 14:37 Mike ter Maat's website and how to get involved Call to Action: If you believe the VP nomination process needs to change, learn more and get involved at miketermaat.com, and don't forget to subscribe to Liberty Roundtable Live for more interviews from FreedomFest.