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Trump Names Vance and Rubio as GOP Successor Contenders for 2028

The President's public praise and expanded roles for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signal a strategic push for future Republican leadership.

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Vance and Rubio became friends when they served together in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance greets nominee for Secretary of State, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) during the luncheon following inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Trump recently identified Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential GOP nominees for the 2028 presidential election.
  • Both Vance and Rubio have been given prominent roles in the administration, with Rubio also serving as interim National Security Adviser, a rare dual appointment since Henry Kissinger.
  • Trump has publicly praised Vance as 'fantastic' and 'brilliant,' and Rubio as 'great,' fueling speculation about their future political trajectories.
  • Vance appeals strongly to Trump's loyal base and Midwestern voters, while Rubio's outreach to Hispanic and moderate constituencies broadens the Republican Party's demographic appeal.
  • Speculation surrounds the possibility of a Vance-Rubio ticket in 2028, with Trump's eventual endorsement expected to heavily influence the GOP primary outcome.