Trump says Vance and Rubio would make tough 2028 ticket

President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that a 2028 Republican presidential ticket featuring Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be exceptionally difficult to defeat. Trump made the remarks during an interview on the Pod Force One podcast that aired on Wednesday, praising the two officials as a potentially formidable team.

Trump stated that he believes the pair would be very hard to beat if they chose to run together, highlighting their strong personal rapport. He described watching them interact and noted they get along great, calling the dynamic an interesting human equation. Both Vance and Rubio are widely viewed as leading contenders for the Republican nomination in 2028, though neither has formally declared any intention to run.

The president's comments fuel ongoing speculation about the future of the Republican Party as he is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. The 22nd Amendment prohibits any person from being elected to the presidency more than twice. This legal limitation has intensified discussions regarding potential successors within the party.

Both Vance and Rubio have publicly downplayed their presidential ambitions...