Trump Declines to Endorse JD Vance as 2028 GOP Successor

In a Fox News interview, President Trump called Vice President Vance 'capable' but said it was too early to name a successor.

President Donald Trump stated he does not currently view Vice President JD Vance as his successor for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, citing it being 'too early' to decide.
Trump praised Vance's performance as vice president, calling him 'very capable' and noting his strong start in the administration's early weeks.
Political analysts suggest Trump's reluctance to endorse Vance may be a strategic move to avoid appearing as a lame duck president and to keep other GOP allies engaged.
Vance is seen by some Republican strategists as a potential future leader of the MAGA movement, with his embrace of AI technology and appeal to younger voters highlighted as key assets.
A recent poll shows Vance leading among potential 2028 GOP candidates, with 27% of Republican voters favoring him, ahead of Donald Trump Jr. and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.