Trump eyes Vice President JD Vance as a potential replacement
In a significant development, Vice President JD Vance is gaining momentum as the leading potential candidate for the 2028 US presidential election, according to recent polls. Vance currently enjoys a commanding lead of around 42-46% support among Republicans, far ahead of other contenders [1][3].
At a press conference in Washington on Tuesday, President Donald Trump voiced his support for Vance, stating that he is "doing a great job" and suggesting a possible joint candidacy with Florida Secretary of State Marco Rubio [2]. Rubio, who currently polls in the single digits (around 7-12%), remains an important figure within the party and has expressed support for Vance's potential candidacy [1][3].
Other potential GOP candidates include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Ted Cruz, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Steve Bannon, and Doug Burgum, but none currently approach Vance's level of support or enthusiasm from Trump [1][4].
The context of the statement was discussing the potential future Republican presidential candidates. Trump, who has not completely ruled out his own candidacy for the 2028 US presidential election, believes there are "some incredible people" running for the position [2]. However, he stated that he would probably not run for US President again when asked by CNBC [3].
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution prevents anyone from being elected US President more than twice, which would apply to Trump if he were to run again. The US presidential election will take place in 2028.
The press conference, held in Washington, was attended by various government officials, including JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump viewed Vice President JD Vance as a potential successor to the presidency and considered him as a likely favorite for the Republican presidential nomination at this point [3].
| Candidate | Current Polling (GOP) | Status/Notes | |-----------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | JD Vance | ~42-46% | Vice President, leading GOP candidate, Trump-endorsed | | Marco Rubio | ~7-12% | Secretary of State, supportive of Vance, Trump-backed | | Ron DeSantis | ~9% | Florida Governor, competing for 2nd/3rd place | | Nikki Haley | ~6% | Former UN Ambassador, in the mix | | Others | <5% | Includes Ramaswamy, Cruz, Huckabee Sanders, Bannon |
Thus, the GOP's 2028 presidential primary is shaping up around Vance as the front-runner, with Rubio as a potential running mate or ally in a powerful MAGA-aligned ticket [1][2][3].
- In the context of the 2028 US presidential election, the GOP's policy-and-legislation agenda and general news headlines are focusing on the rising popularity of Vice President JD Vance, particularly his commanding lead in Republican polls.
- As the 2028 US presidential race progresses, politics are becoming increasingly centered around the potential collaboration between Vice President JD Vance and Florida Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with their MAGA-aligned ticket emerging as a significant contender in the GOP's policy-and-legislation landscape.
