Trump on 2028 GOP field: 'You have a lot of people'
TRUMP ON 2028 GOP FIELD: “YOU HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE.” Over the last year or so, President Donald Trump has sometimes pointed to Vice President JD Vance as his preference for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. Sometimes he has spoken favorably of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and sometimes of a Vance-Rubio “dream team.” Every now and then, Trump has referred to unspecified others who might emerge.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has previously suggested JD Vance or Marco Rubio for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
- Reports indicate Senators Ted Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth may be considering 2028 presidential runs.
- Hegseth has denied intentions to run for president.
- Trump acknowledged that other candidates might emerge for the 2028 nomination.