Trump says he does not know if Vance will run for president in 2028

Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that he cannot predict whether Vice President JD Vance will seek the Republican nomination for the 2028 presidential election. The comments came shortly after the midterm elections, a contest that resulted in a decisive shift in power for the legislative branch.

Democrats won a historic victory in Tuesday's vote, reclaiming control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from the Republicans. The outcome signaled strong voter rejection of the current administration's direction. Trump acknowledged the result while addressing the media, noting the uncertainty surrounding the next presidential cycle.

When asked specifically about Vance's ambitions, Trump admitted a lack of clarity. He stated, "We will see what happens. We don't know who will run. There are a lot of people. Maybe no one will do it. Maybe he will not run, I don't know." He emphasized that no formal decision has been made regarding the successor.

The 2028 race has already begun to take shape in public discourse. Current polling identifies Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the leading contenders for the Republican nomination. Neither candidate has officially declared their intention to run, leaving the field open to other potential entrants.

Vance has previously indicated during his own campaign that he has not made a final decision on his presidential aspirations. He expressed confidence that he would have Trump's support if he chose to compete. However, Trump later clarified that the two men have not yet discussed the specific topic of the 2028 race in detail.