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By Sohail Khan 14 September 2026, 9:14 am

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    'Too early' to endorse JD Vance for 2028 presidential run: Trump
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    US President Trump stated it is too early to endorse JD Vance for 2028. He praised Vance and mentioned a deep bench of talented Republican individuals. Earlier reports indicated Trump privately favored Vance over Marco Rubio for succession. Internal discussions showed Trump comparing the two potential candidates. Vance and Rubio are keeping their 2028 timelines flexible.

    "Too early" to endorse JD Vance for 2028 presidential run: TrumpANI
    "Too early" to endorse JD Vance for 2028 presidential run: Trump

    Shannon: US President Donald Trump adopted a guarded approach when pressed on whether he would endorse Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential run, asserting that it was "too early".



    The exchange took place as the US president spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Shannon, Ireland.



    When asked whether he was ready to throw his weight behind JD Vance for 2028, Trump stated, "Well, it's too early. I mean, it's too early. I think he's terrific. We've got so many terrific people. We have, as they call it, a very deep bench."


    Internal discussions from that period showed Trump frequently peppering aides with questions comparing the two, even informally polling staff during a Marine One transit.



    While a key adviser noted in August that Trump had privately concluded Vance will inherit the MAGA movement, multiple party insiders stressed that any assumptions remain premature, noting that the president often entertains various perspectives and that much will ultimately hinge on the outcome of upcoming congressional midterms.



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    These evolving dynamics have already begun to shape intraparty lines, with donors and activists aligning behind different factions.



    Meanwhile, Vance has kept his timeline flexible, indicating that decisions regarding a formal run would be addressed following the midterms scheduled to be held in November.



    At the same time, Rubio has avoided direct commentary on 2028 ambitions even though allies suggest Trump continues to hold a high opinion of both men, leaving open the possibility of a unified ticket even as the race for the future of the GOP takes shape.

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