Not Only Vance: Who Could Replace Trump in 2028

American journalists at the Texas Tribune Festival discussed potential Republican candidates for the 2028 election. Among those named are Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senator Ted Cruz, former Governor Chris Christie, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The discussion was analytical in nature, with no official announcements of candidacy.

American journalists at the Texas Tribune Festival discussed potential Republican candidates for the 2028 presidential election. The panel included Politico bureau chief Dasha Burns, NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake, and New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman. Haake identified Vice President JD Vance as the primary option, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the second. Also mentioned were Senator Ted Cruz, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Burns noted the influence of Donald Trump Jr. among MAGA supporters. Haberman pointed out that events in the coming years, including a war with Iran, could affect the campaign. The discussion was analytical, with no official announcements of candidacy.