President Donald Trump has named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential contenders in the 2028 Republican race, while saying it is too early to identify a frontrunner or endorse either man.

Key Takeaways

  • Trump said the Republican Party had several possible candidates for 2028.
  • A May Reuters/Ipsos poll found similar nationwide favorability ratings for Vance and Rubio.
  • The November 3 midterm elections will come before the next presidential contest.

Trump weighs the 2028 Republican race

In an interview with FOX 2 ahead of a Michigan rally, Trump mentioned Vance and Rubio among several Republican prospects. He said he could identify whom he thought might lead the field, but that it was too early to do so.

Trump has previously suggested the two men could run together. In a podcast interview aired on June 3, he said Vance and Rubio as a team would be “very hard to beat.” He also described them as a potential ticket at a Rose Garden dinner, while cautioning that he was not making an endorsement.

Polls and public appearances

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted May 15–18 found that 34% of Americans viewed Vance favorably, compared with 33% for Rubio. An April 24–27 poll put their ratings at 35% and 33%, respectively.

Vance has appeared at fundraising events and on the campaign trail for Republican candidates. Rubio’s recent high-profile appearances have largely involved defending administration policies before reporters. Both have played down their presidential ambitions.

Next milestone

The next confirmed electoral milestone is the November 3 midterm election, which will determine control of the House and part of the Senate.

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