JD Vance Leads Early Polling for 2028 Republican Presidential

But Rubio has publicly touted Vance

One source said that Rubio has conveyed to Vance his thoughts on the matter – that is, his continued support for a Vance presidency. Both are good friends from their time together in the Senate and remain so, Axios reported.

Trump last year made clear that Vance is “most likely” his heir apparent because, “in all fairness, he’s the vice president. ” He further noted that his preference is for Rubio to “get together with JD. ”

Others told Axios that Trump isn’t keen to publicly endorse anyone yet because he wants them to remain focused on their jobs and he doesn’t want to appear as those he’s handing off power.