- President Donald Trump is reportedly giving increasingly high marks to Vice President JD Vance, strengthening Vance’s chances for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination over Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Vance's increased public visibility, including promoting a new memoir and negotiating an end to the Iran war, has reportedly caught Trump’s attention, insiders told Axios.
- Recent polls show Vance as the hypothetical GOP frontrunner by a wide margin, with Rubio trailing in second place.
- Despite his rising profile, Vance faces potential political liabilities, including his association with the unpopular Iran war, ties to Silicon Valley, and a public feud with the Pope.
- Vance benefits from an early endorsement from Erika Kirk and strong fundraising capabilities, while Rubio has advantages in foreign policy and potential appeal to Latino voters.
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