Trump Names Vance and Rubio as Potential 2028 Presidential Contenders
What Happened
US President Donald Trump named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential Republican contenders for the 2028 presidential election. Speaking to FOX 2's Roop Raj ahead of a Michigan rally, Trump said it was too early to identify a favourite. He praised the Republican Party's range of candidates but stopped short of endorsing anyone.
Key Takeaways
Trump's comments keep the Republican succession contest open. Vance and Rubio are prominent potential candidates, but neither has received a formal public endorsement from Trump for the 2028 nomination.