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Trump Celebrates CPAC Success as JD Vance Emerges as 2028 GOP Frontrunner

The CPAC straw poll highlights Vance's dominance while Trump touts early achievements in his second term and a reshaped conservative agenda.

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US President Donald Trump during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The Conservative Political Action Conference launched in 1974 brings together conservative organizations, elected leaders, and activists. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg
People take a selfie in front of a backdrop with political figures behind bars, labeled "Deportation Center," at a public event

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance led the CPAC 2028 straw poll with 61% support, far ahead of Steve Bannon at 12% and Ron DeSantis at 7%.
  • President Donald Trump, addressing CPAC after his return to the White House, emphasized his administration's focus on reducing government size and immigration enforcement.
  • Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, drew attention for his symbolic use of a chainsaw on stage, representing efforts to cut federal bureaucracy.
  • Trump's speech celebrated a 99% approval rating among CPAC attendees, with strong backing for his policies and early executive actions.
  • International attendees and leaders, including Argentina's President Javier Milei, praised Trump's conservative agenda, signaling its global influence.