Rubio Named A Potential Successor To Trump

• 27.07.2025, 8:15

He could be the Republican Party's nominee for the presidential election in 2028.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has not ruled out that current Vice President Jay Dee Vance could be the Republican Party's nominee for the 2028 presidential election.

This is reported by Fox News.

"Well, I think J.D. Vance would be a great candidate. If he decides he wants it," Rubio said.

The U.S. secretary of state thinks Vance is a great fit for the role of vice president. According to Rubio, the two are close friends.

"I hope he really intends to do it," he added.

Rumors about Trump's potential successor

U.S. President Donald Trump earlier put to rest rumors of a third term. He said he is focused on the current cadence and has no plans to run for the presidency in the future.

Trump said he wants to pass the baton after the end of the current term to a "strong Republican".

Background rumors about his potential successor emerged. The Semafor publication reported that the Trump administration is already considering possible candidates.

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been named among the main ones.