- Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is reportedly sounding out potential staffers for a 2028 presidential campaign as the GOP prepares for the future.
- Vice President JD Vance is widely viewed as the frontrunner for the nomination and reportedly has Donald Trump's support.
- Vance allies and former strategist Steve Bannon have dismissed Cruz's prospective run, claiming he does not pose a serious threat.
- Cruz has already begun positioning himself against Vance, recently criticizing the Vice President's memorandum of understanding with Iran.
- Other Republicans are also mulling bids, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is reportedly considering a run for the White House.
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