Trump views Vice President JD Vance as a potential replacement for his current position
In a press conference held in Washington on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential successor for the 2028 Presidential election. Among the notable figures mentioned was Vice President JD Vance, who is currently favoured to secure the Republican nomination according to Trump[1].
Trump expressed his view of Vance as a likely future Republican presidential candidate and a potential successor. Other notable Republicans in the field or mentioned in related contexts are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, though Rubio has dismissed speculation about running and has expressed support for Vance[1][2].
Trump suggested a possible Vance-Rubio ticket for 2028, though it is early and not confirmed[1][2]. Rubio himself has not ruled out cooperating in some form and supports Vance's potential candidacy rather than seeking to challenge him.
When asked if he would run again, Trump told CNBC, "Probably not." However, his comments about running again do not necessarily imply his support for Vance in the 2028 election[1].
At the press conference, Trump referred to Vance as doing a "fantastic job." Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi, were present at the event[1].
It's important to note that Trump has not explicitly endorsed Vance for the 2028 US Presidential election. The 22nd Amendment prohibits anyone from being elected US President more than twice, which means Trump is constitutionally barred from running again after his second term[3].
The next US presidential election is scheduled for 2028, following Trump’s second term[3]. While Vance and Rubio are being suggested for future elections, the 2028 election is the next one scheduled, not the one they are being suggested for.
Trump stated that it's too early to discuss the potential candidacy of Vance, and he has not ruled out a third run for US President, but often teases the possibility[1]. However, his comments about a potential third run do not necessarily mean he will not support or endorse Vance for the 2028 election.
[1] Source: CNBC [2] Source: The New York Times [3] Source: US Constitution
In light of the discussion about the 2028 Presidential election, Trump voiced his opinion of Vance as a potential candidate, but has not explicitly endorsed him [1]. The ongoing political discourse also involves policy-and-legislation, war-and-conflicts, and general-news, with Secretary Rubio expressing support for Vance's potential candidacy while dismissing speculation about his own [1][2].
