Overview
- Rubio told Colombia’s RCN that he has “no plans at this time” to run for president and said he is fully focused on his work as secretary of state and interim national security adviser.
- Reporting by NBC cited a person familiar with the matter who said Rubio recently told at least one person he does not intend to run in 2028 while leaving open the possibility of a future bid.
- Neither Rubio nor Vice President JD Vance has formally declared a 2028 campaign, and a Harvard CAPS/HarrisX poll released in early September placed Vance ahead with Rubio in a secondary tier.
- President Trump has publicly praised both men and suggested they could form a ticket, but he has not issued an endorsement for a 2028 contender.
- Rubio’s unanimous 2025 Senate confirmation and his dual foreign policy and security roles make his 2028 stance consequential for GOP planning and could clear a path for Vance to emerge after the 2026 midterms.