Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton is trying to take attention away from the Republican convention. | AP Photo Trump: Clinton rushing to announce VP to distract from successful GOP convention

Hillary Clinton plans to announce her running mate “as fast possible because she wants to take away” from the success of the four-day Republican National Convention, GOP nominee Donald Trump said Friday.

Clinton is expected to name her vice presidential pick Friday afternoon with a text message to supporters. Such announcement would come just days before the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Philadelphia on Monday.


“Hillary’s trying to pick her vice president as fast as possible because she wants to take away a little of the success that we had at this convention,” Trump said Friday, addressing volunteers in Cleveland one day after accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for president. “This convention has been a tremendous success.”

Trump has continually urged his rival to tap Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren to join her ticket.

“I hope that Crooked Hillary picks Goofy Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to as Pocahontas, as her V.P. Then we can litigate her fraud!” Trump tweeted Sunday morning.

I hope that Crooked Hillary picks Goofy Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to as Pocahontas, as her V.P. Then we can litigate her fraud! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016

“If Goofy Elizabeth Warren, a very weak Senator, didn't lie about her heritage (being Native American) she would be nothing today. Pick her H,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet.

If Goofy Elizabeth Warren, a very weak Senator, didn't lie about her heritage (being Native American) she would be nothing today. Pick her H — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 17, 2016

Reports, however, suggest that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will name Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her VP.