Trump Not Committing to Endorsing Vance for 2028 Run
Source reports published 21 Oct 2026, 5:49 am – 6:33 am AEST
Vice President JD Vance expressed uncertainty regarding President Trump's potential endorsement for a 2028 presidential run, while Trump stated it was too early to consider endorsing a successor.
What happened
- During an interview with Mark Halperin, Vice President JD Vance stated he hadn't discussed a 2028 presidential run with President Donald Trump and anticipated an endorsement "if I run."
- Vance emphasized the importance of focusing on the midterm elections and suggested that Trump's endorsement would carry significant weight due to his connection with everyday voters.
- President Trump, in a separate statement, indicated that it was "too early" to consider endorsing a successor, citing the need to first achieve victory in the midterm elections.
- Trump described Vance as a "very talented person" and "a very good person."
- The exchange followed previous remarks by Trump teasing a potential "dream team" of Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential race, though Trump remained silent on who would be at the top of the ticket.
Original reporting
- Fox News: Vance reveals the Trump dilemma that could complicate his 2028 White House ambitions
2026-10-20T19:49:27+00:00 - PBS NewsHour: WATCH: Trump doesn't commit to endorsing Vance for president in 2028 yet
2026-10-20T20:33:54+00:00