President Donald Trump denied a Washington Post report that he told donors in a private conversation that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, calling it 'too early to even start thinking about that.' Trump said he thinks Vance is 'excellent.'
President Donald Trump on Friday morning denied a Washington Post report that he told donors in a private conversation that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election. In a statement, Trump said: 'I think he's excellent, but it's too early to even start thinking about that.'
The denial comes hours after The Zioneer reported on the Post's story, which cited sources saying Trump told donors 'in the end, we need to choose J.D.' and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also under consideration. The Post report noted that no final decision has been made.
Trump's denial does not directly address the specifics of the Post's sourcing, but reiterates that he has not made a decision on an endorsement for 2028.
5 developments
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- StrongTrump denies reports of anger at Hegseth, says he is 'very satisfied'; attacks Washington Post as 'fake news'
- StrongTrump suggests signing ceremony could take place on Friday, with Vance in attendance
- ConfirmedTrump jokes he will blame VP Vance if Iran deal fails
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