Overview
- Politico cites two people close to Marco Rubio saying he expects JD Vance to head the 2028 ticket and would support him rather than run against him.
- A person close to the White House told the outlet the internal expectation is “JD as nominee and Rubio as VP,” framing a potential joint ticket.
- President Donald Trump has publicly named Vance and Rubio as his most likely successors and has floated the idea of them running together.
- A POLITICO poll of 2024 Trump voters shows 35% prefer Vance for 2028 compared with 2% naming Rubio, with sizable shares either undecided or naming Trump.
- Vance has called Rubio his “best friend in the administration” and said talk of a joint ticket is premature, as allies suggest real 2028 maneuvering may wait until after the new year.