Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

1. 1. President Trump frequently muses about JD Vance and Marco Rubio running together on a 2028 ticket.
2. 2. Marco Rubio is raising his national profile through diverse roles and diplomatic engagements.
3. 3. JD Vance is positioned as Trump's political heir, actively campaigning and governing effectively.
4. 4. Vance and Rubio are friends, preferring not to compete against each other for the 2028 nomination.
5. 5. Trump's influence and loyalty expectations complicate the succession path for potential candidates.