- President Donald Trump gave a coy response when asked about his possible 2028 successor during his first major interview after Republicans’ crushing midterm elections losses.
- Trump hinted at staying neutral in the race among Republicans to succeed him for the 2028 presidential election. Asked whether he’d endorse a potential successor, the president said “probably, not necessarily.”
- “We have a tremendous bench. I have so many people that I have great relationships with,” Trump said. Asked about possible candidates other than Vice President JD Vance, Trump only named Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is viewed as a possible 2028 contender.
- “I think Marco’s great,” Trump said. “But there are many others and I’d rather not mention their names. There’s some senators that are excellent. I know ’em all, I like ’em a lot.”
- “So I may or may not get involved. I don’t know. Maybe I’m better off not getting involved,” Trump added.
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