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Trump Endorses Vance as ‘Most Likely’ Heir to GOP 2028 Nomination

Recent Emerson College polling places him atop the North Carolina GOP field following Trump’s confirmation he likely won’t seek a constitutionally barred third term.

ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA - JULY 27: Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduces U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota. Trump hopes to flip the state of Minnesota this November, which hasn't been carried by a Republican in a presidential election since 1972. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump can be seen arriving to speak as U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) looks on before signing an executive order in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on August 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 15: Trump's pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 5, 2025.

Overview

  • Trump said it is too early to settle on a 2028 nominee even as he called Vice President JD Vance the “most likely” heir apparent.
  • He added he would “probably not” seek a third presidential term, citing the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit.
  • An Emerson College survey shows Vance leading early matchups among North Carolina Republicans, with his support rising seven percentage points since June.
  • The president suggested Vance could form a joint ticket with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to unite the party’s MAGA figures.
  • Vance has bolstered his standing by chairing RNC fundraising efforts and transforming from a former critic into a central MAGA strategist.