Trump Fuels 2028 Succession Scramble, Pitting Vance Against Rubio

President Donald Trump is reportedly orchestrating a high-stakes competition between two of his closest allies, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he weighs potential successors for the 2028 presidential race.

White House insiders, as quoted by the Wall Street Journal, reveal Trump has directly challenged the duo, asking, “Which one of you is going to be at the top of the ticket?” This signals a calculated effort by the President to identify a candidate who can earn his crucial backing for the top job.

While polls consistently favor Vice President Vance as the frontrunner, with Trump himself recently calling him a “fantastic, brilliant guy,” Secretary Rubio has dramatically ascended in the President’s estimation. Once disparaged as “Little Marco,” Rubio has solidified his MAGA credentials through his adept handling of major foreign policy crises, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and securing key deportation and student visa deals.

Trump’s recent public comments and personal interactions underscore his high regard for both men, highlighting a deliberate strategy to cultivate a successor while maintaining his own political influence. The ongoing internal discussions underscore the intense maneuvering already underway in the lead-up to the 2028 election, with Trump’s endorsement seen as paramount for any hopeful.

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