Republican VP Nominee 2028J.D. Vance

Trump tells donors in private meeting: We want to elect Vance president in 2028

President Trump may have just offered his clearest signal yet about who he wants to carry the MAGA mantle after his presidency. • • Private comments to donors suggest Trump is leaning toward Vice President JD Vance in 2028 after reportedly saying, "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD." • • While sources say the remark isn't a formal endorsement, it's the strongest indication yet of where Trump's thinking may be headed. • • Trump has continued to praise both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling Vance's work on fighting fraud "great" while previously hailing Rubio as potentially "the greatest secretary of state in history." • • He's also previously touted a potential Vance-Rubio ticket as "unstoppable," though he's stopped short of saying who should top the ticket. • • @foxnewspolitics • • Read the full story

President Trump may have just offered his clearest signal yet about who he wants to carry the MAGA mantle after his presidency. • • Private comments to donors suggest Trump is leaning toward Vice President JD Vance in 2028 after reportedly saying, "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD." • • While sources say the remark isn't a formal endorsement, it's the strongest indication yet of where Trump's thinking may be headed. • • Trump has continued to praise both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling Vance's work on fighting fraud "great" while previously hailing Rubio as potentially "the greatest secretary of state in history." • • He's also previously touted a potential Vance-Rubio ticket as "unstoppable," though he's stopped short of saying who should top the ticket. • • Read the full story

Trump told donors 'we need to elect JD,' source confirms, as he weighs Vance or Rubio in 2028

Donald Trump would like to see Vice President J.D. Vance win the 2028 presidential election. The American leader said this during a private conversation with donors in the Oval Office about two weeks ago, The Washington Post reported, citing two sources. "Ultimately, we need to elect J.D.," the publication quotes the US president as saying. According to WP, this statement indicates Trump's willingness to publicly support Vance. At the same time, as noted in the article, this statement is at odds with Trump's rhetoric over the past year, when he publicly fueled competition for his favor between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. RBC Channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android

Donald Trump wants J.D. Vance to be his successor in the 2028 election, The Washington Post reports, citing sources. "Ultimately, we need to elect J.D.," the US president said during a meeting with donors in the Oval Office about two weeks ago. The publication writes that these words contrast with Trump's rhetoric over the past year, when he publicly egged on Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to compete for his favor. At the same time, he repeatedly refused to say whom he would prefer to see in power. The source says that it is "too early" to determine when Vance will announce his candidacy or when Trump will publicly endorse him. At the same time, the president's advisers say that the American leader's opinion could still change. More IZ RU news in MAX

Trump is leaning toward choosing Vance as his successor, MS NOW has discovered. Sources say the turning point in Trump's attitude toward Vance was his press tour in support of his memoir, "Communion: My Journey Back to Faith," when the vice president gave several interviews to publications that adhere to a liberal agenda. According to the channel's sources, it was Vance's ability to navigate "semi-hostile territory" while promoting the administration's position that attracted the president's attention. Furthermore, two sources confirmed that Trump privately praised Vance's weight loss. RBC Channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android

President Trump’s informal audition for his 2028 successor appears to be over — at least for now. • • Read @jake__traylor + @JaxAlemany on how VP Vance has emerged as the GOP / MAGA heir apparent over Secretary Rubio:

NEW: Weight loss and a book tour: JD Vanceâ€s stock rises in Trumpâ€s eyes • • After months of privately weighing his vice president against Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the president has begun openly rooting for JD Vance, five people familiar with his commentary said. • • w/ @JaxAlemany • •

He gave 33 media interviews… Axios: Vance ousts Rubio from the race to succeed Trump… His success on the Iran issue boosted his popularity among Republicans US Vice President JD Vance has solidified his position within the Republican Party as the most prominent political heir to President Trump, according to a report by Axios. The report indicated that Trump was constantly comparing Vance and Rubio, asking his aides which of them he preferred to lead the party in the 2028 elections. However, this discussion has recently subsided as the president's confidence in his vice president's performance has grown. According to an insider, Trump no longer asks: “JDM Marco?” or “How is JD doing?” He even started saying, “JD looks great, doesn’t he?” The report suggests that the turning point in Vance’s career came in mid-June, when he participated with presidential envoys Kushner and Woitkoff in reaching a memorandum of understanding with Iran. During June alone, Vance gave 33 media interviews, including appearances on conservative and liberal programs, White House briefings, and meetings with journalists.

He gave 33 media interviews... Axios: Vance ousts Rubio from the race to succeed Trump... His success on the Iran issue boosted his popularity among Republicans US Vice President JD Vance has solidified his position within the Republican Party as the most prominent political heir to President Trump, according to a report by Axios The report indicated that Trump was constantly comparing Vance and Rubio, asking his aides which of them he preferred to lead the party in the 2028 elections, but this discussion has recently subsided as the president's confidence in his vice president's performance has grown. According to an insider, Trump no longer asks: "JDM Marco?" or "How's JD doing?" He even started saying, “JD looks great, doesn’t he?” The report suggests that the turning point in Vance’s career came in mid-June, when he participated with presidential envoys Kushner and Woitkoff in reaching a memorandum of understanding with Iran. During June alone, Vance gave 33 media interviews, including appearances on conservative and liberal programs, White House briefings, and meetings with journalists.

Rubio has said he would not challenge Vance for the nomination. • • And JD Vance still remains a top contender. He leads in polling, is also serious about policy and has a wealth of allies inside and outside of the admin including Don Jr. and the deep-pocketed Elon Musk.