Trump won’t pick a 2028 GOP successor yet, praising Vance and Rubio while hinting at a possible third term.

President Donald Trump declined to pick a successor between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the 2028 Republican nomination, praising both as capable leaders with different styles. He expressed openness to endorsing a successor but said it’s too early to decide, noting a potential Vance-Rubio ticket could be strong. Trump again hinted at a possible third term, calling it “interesting” to still be president in 2029, though he previously dropped the idea. The 2028 race is expected to be competitive with open fields on both sides.