U.S. President Donald Trump has identified his Vice President, JD Vance, as the frontrunner to lead the Republican Party into the 2028 presidential election, calling him the “most likely” candidate and a potential successor.
“So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job, and he would be probably the favourite at this point,” Trump told reporters during a press conference in Washington, D.C.
The press event was attended by key members of Trump’s cabinet, including Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Trump also floated the idea of a potential joint ticket involving Vance and Rubio.
“I think Marco is also somebody that maybe would get together with JD in some form,” he added.
“I also think we have incredible people—some of the people on the stage right here.”
The next U.S. presidential election is slated for 2028, and although Trump would be constitutionally barred from seeking a third term under the 22nd Amendment, he has not entirely ruled out the idea of running again.
In a Tuesday interview with CNBC, when asked if he would contest again, Trump replied, “Probably not.”
