Cruz questions sincerity of Vance's 'kind words' on 2028 White House run

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday questioned the sincerity of Vice President JD Vance’s “kind words” about the senator’s previous statements that he was eyeing a 2028 presidential bid.

Cruz questions sincerity of Vance's 'kind words' on 2028 White House run

TL;DR

  • Sen. Ted Cruz questioned the sincerity of VP JD Vance's "kind words" about his potential 2028 presidential bid.
  • Cruz stated that discussions about the 2028 presidential election should wait until after the upcoming midterm elections.
  • He is actively campaigning for candidates in the midterms, which are 56 days away.
  • Cruz previously stated it was "no secret" he was looking to be president but declined to confirm a 2028 run.
  • Cruz mentioned that Vance, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Bobby Kennedy might run in 2028, but the field is uncertain.
  • Vance and Rubio are considered top contenders for the 2028 GOP nomination, though neither has confirmed a run.