JD Vance Emerges as Trump’s Likely Successor, While Marco Rubio Sheds 2028 Presidential Ambitions

JD Vance positions as Trump's heir at GOP event, while Marco Rubio confirms no 2028 run. New developments in 2028 presidential race.

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September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican midterms convention, signaling his potential as a future presidential candidate, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified he has no plans to challenge for the White House in 2028.

Vance, 42, delivered a 40-minute speech at the American Airlines Center that drew comparisons to a presidential nominating address. He criticized Democrats, honored Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death, and responded to a heckler with a Mexican flag. The crowd chanted “48!” in support of Vance, referencing the number of U.S. presidents, and praised him as a “very talented guy” by former President Donald Trump.

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Rubio, 55, was absent from the Dallas event, instead traveling through South America. When asked about his political ambitions, he stated, I don’t know what the future holds, but I have no plans at this time. An insider noted that Rubio enjoys his current roles, including acting as Trump’s national security adviser, and may consider a 2032 or 2036 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump has not publicly endorsed either Vance or Rubio, though internal reports suggest he favors Vance as a successor.

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