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2028 US Republican presidential succession race

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  1. Development

    Bei Treffen mit Spendern: Bericht: Trump legt sich auf Vance als Nachfolger für 2028 fest

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  2. · date approximate Background

    Marco Rubio stated last year that if JD Vance runs for president, he will support him as the candidate.

    During 2024, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that if Vice President JD Vance runs for the presidency, Vance will be the candidate and Rubio will be among the first to support him.

  3. · date approximate Background

    Donald Trump previously suggested JD Vance and Marco Rubio could form a 'perfect' ticket for 2028.

    In a previous statement, Donald Trump suggested that JD Vance and Marco Rubio could form a 'perfect' ticket for the 2028 US presidential election. Describing the duo as a 'dream team,' he noted that while such a combination would be ideal, there were still minor details to consider.

    The prospect of a Vance-Rubio pairing has been noted by observers as part of the broader contest for a successor within the Republican Party.