Bad news for Israel: Trump backs Vance as his successor
President Trump told donors at a meeting in the Oval Office about two weeks ago that he wants to see Vice President Vance win the 2028 election, saying, "Ultimately, we need to choose J.D." The remarks were relayed anonymously by two people familiar with the conversation. This contrasts with Trump's public rhetoric that encouraged competition between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A White House official said the president asked about both during a Marine One trip late last month.
US President Donald Trump recently told donors privately that he wants to see Vice President J.D. Vance win the 2028 presidential election. The remarks were made during a meeting in the Oval Office with donors about two weeks ago, and according to two people familiar with the matter, Trump said, "Ultimately, we need to choose J.D." The private comment contrasts with Trump's public rhetoric over the past year, in which he encouraged competition between Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, openly mused that they would make a good joint ticket, and refused to state his preference. Even when promoting Vance to donors, Trump still asked those around him about Vance versus Rubio. A White House official said the president asked about both men during a Marine One trip late last month. The article reports this based on anonymous sources and notes that some advisers warn that Trump has not yet definitively decided on a successor.