The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump told donors in a private conversation that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, calling it a 'first hint' of a potential endorsement. Sources close to the president emphasized that no final decision has been made and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also under consideration.
The Washington Post reported Thursday evening that President Donald Trump told donors in a private conversation that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, and that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also under consideration as a potential successor. The report, citing multiple sources, described the comment as the first public hint of a potential endorsement, while stressing that no final decision has been made.
The development follows a sequence of reports earlier Thursday (12:25 Jerusalem). i24NEWS first reported that Trump had decided to endorse Vance. The Washington Post then confirmed that Trump considers Vance his political heir but is not yet ready to make a public endorsement. The Post later reported that Trump had privately told donors about his preference for Vance, adding that Rubio remains in consideration.
The Zioneer reported earlier today that Trump had privately designated Vance as his political heir but was holding off on a formal endorsement. The latest report adds the detail of Rubio's candidacy, indicating the race remains open.
Trump's official endorsement is still pending, and the inclusion of Rubio suggests the succession plan is not yet finalized.
4 developments
- DevelopingReport: Vance's standing with Trump strengthens after months of deliberation between him and Rubio
- StrongTrump suggests signing ceremony could take place on Friday, with Vance in attendance
- StrongTrump says deal signing possible this weekend in Europe, with Vance attending
- StrongWSJ: Rubio persuades Trump to keep Israel in Lebanon, Vance concedes
Source and signal
- Open-source intake