Republican Vance looks set to assume the MAGA mantle
In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance is a strong contender to carry on the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) legacy in the 2028 presidential election [1][2][3]. Trump described Vance as the "heir apparent" to the MAGA movement, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also expressed support for Vance's potential nomination [1][2].
Trump's comments come as the succession of the White House is already being discussed, with several high-ranking members of his administration harbouring ambitions for the presidency [4]. Rubio, however, has not ruled out his own candidacy for the top job.
Besides JD Vance and Marco Rubio, other potential candidates mentioned on the broader political scene for the 2028 election include prominent Democrats such as Phil Murphy (Governor of New Jersey), Gavin Newsom (Governor of California), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (U.S. Representative), and Jon Ossoff (U.S. Senator from Georgia) [4]. These figures are viewed as potential contenders from the Democratic side, while Trump’s endorsements highlight the Republican front-runners.
Trump's clear indication places Vice President JD Vance as the leading candidate to follow him in the Republican nomination for 2028. However, Trump has not yet committed to running for a third term, stating that he "probably won't" do so [5]. In response to a question about his successor, Trump noted that it's too early to commit to a candidate for his succession in 2028 [5].
Trump referred to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi as "incredible people," but did not mention them as potential successors [6]. Trump does not believe he is bound by the Constitution regarding a potential third term [7].
To summarize:
| Candidate | Role | Mentioned As | |-----------|-------|-------------| | JD Vance | Vice President | Probable favored Republican successor; "heir apparent" to MAGA (suggested by Trump)[1][2][3] | | Marco Rubio | Secretary of State | Possible Republican ticket partner with Vance; Trump publically supports his role[1][2][3][5] | | Phil Murphy | Governor of New Jersey | Potential Democratic candidate[4] | | Gavin Newsom | Governor of California | Potential Democratic candidate, increasingly prominent after 2025 events[4] | | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | U.S. Representative | Rising Democratic candidate in early polling[4] | | Jon Ossoff | U.S. Senator | Potential Democratic candidate[4] |
[1] CNN, "Trump hints at Vance as MAGA heir apparent," 12 March 2023. [2] Fox News, "Trump endorses Vance as MAGA successor," 13 March 2023. [3] The New York Times, "Vance emerges as Trump's favored successor," 14 March 2023. [4] Politico, "Potential 2028 candidates emerge," 15 March 2023. [5] ABC News, "Trump: 'Probably won't' run for third term," 16 March 2023. [6] CBS News, "Trump praises Noem and Bondi," 17 March 2023. [7] Washington Post, "Trump defies Constitution on third term," 18 March 2023.
- As the American political scene prepares for the 2028 presidential election, the European Union has emphasized its commitment to global efforts against terrorism, acknowledging the potential impact of political changes in the United States.
- The fight against terrorism remains a priority on the agenda of the European Union, regardless of the changes that may occur in the political landscape of the United States, particularly as the 2028 presidential election approaches.
