Trump 'chooses Pence as running mate'

                               

Republican Donald Trump has selected Indiana governor Mike Pence to be his vice-presidential running mate, according to US media reports.

Mr Trump's campaign team will make a formal announcement on Friday but unnamed sources told ABC News that Mr Pence will join the ticket.

The two men met at Mr Pence's home in Indiana this week and at Mr Trump's golf resort earlier in the month.

Mr Trump hopes Mr Pence can help him appeal to the party's conservatives.

Other candidates reportedly in the running are former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.