Trump tells donors, ‘We need to elect JD,’ in 2028 presidential election: Report
Trump’s advisers say the endorsement remains fluid as donors and activists split over Vance, Rubio and the party’s next 2028 standard-bearer.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump told donors in the Oval Office that the GOP needs to "elect JD," signaling Vice President JD Vance as his preferred successor, according to The Washington Post.
- Advisers suggest this messaging is calculated "game-show-style drama," as Trump continues to toy with the competition between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to avoid yielding the spotlight, the Post reported.
- Friction has mounted among donors and activists, yet Trump continues probing his advisers about a potential Vance-Rubio matchup during a Marine One ride last month, revealing the primary field remains fluid.
- Vance has deferred publicly to Rubio, who retains establishment donor support but cannot legally run while serving in his current roles, and Vance has dismissed the prospect of future office talk.
- Multiple allies warn that nothing is locked in, as Trump often changes his mind and considers it "too early" to make a definitive endorsement, aiming to avoid appearing like a lame-duck president.
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