JD Vance seeks to succeed Trump in 2028, but is still awaiting his endorsement

United States Vice President JD Vance is beginning to outline his aspirations for the 2028 presidential election, while awaiting the results of the legislative elections on November 3rd and an eventual endorsement from President Donald Trump, who has not yet confirmed whether he will support his candidacy.

At 42 years old, the Ohio Republican politician leads the polls among potential party contenders for the White House, surpassing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, although he has avoided officially announcing his intentions.

During an interview granted on Monday to the 2Way platform, Vance expressed his confidence in receiving the endorsement of the U.S. president if he ultimately decides to run for the Presidency.

“I think that if I run, the president will support me,” the vice president stated, although he acknowledged that he has not yet spoken with Trump about a potential candidacy.

JD Vance faces uncertainty over Trump’s endorsement

Despite the vice president’s expectations, Trump has avoided publicly committing his support to any of the potential Republican candidates for 2028.

During a meeting with journalists in the Oval Office, the president stated that he considers it premature to talk about his succession, especially as the Republican Party prepares for the midterm elections.

“He hasn’t spoken to me about it. It’s irrelevant. It’s still very early, we have to get through the midterms and we’ll see how it goes,” Trump declared in the presence of Vance.

The president has previously praised both his vice president and Marco Rubio, but has not expressed a definitive preference.

This situation keeps open the questions about who could become the main representative of the political movement driven by Trump.

Legislative elections will be a test for the Republicans

The November 3rd elections represent a challenge for the Republican Party, which seeks to retain its majorities in the U.S. Congress.

The polls cited by EFE indicate that the Democrats could regain control of the House of Representatives and contest the majority in the Senate.

An unfavorable result for the Republicans could make it difficult to pass initiatives during the last two years of Trump’s second presidential term.

However, specialists believe that a legislative defeat would not necessarily prevent Vance from competing for the presidential nomination.

Joel Goldstein, a researcher specializing in the American Vice Presidency, explained to EFE that historically, most vice presidents have sought to reach the White House.

The expert believes that Vance could begin to express his aspirations more clearly after the legislative elections.

Vance leads polls against Marco Rubio

According to the polling average compiled by RealClearPolitics and cited by EFE, JD Vance holds 39.1% of the preferences among Republicans for the 2028 presidential nomination.

Marco Rubio appears in second place, with 23.8%, although he has increased his public presence and has not ruled out running for President again.

Both leaders are among the main names mentioned for a potential succession of Trump within the Republican Party.

Vance, for his part, has sought to develop his own political profile within the U.S. Administration.

Among his recent positions, the reservations expressed regarding the war in Iran stand out, in line with Republican sectors opposed to further military intervention abroad.

He has also avoided publicly endorsing the reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has defended his confrontational political style against criticism from members of his own party.

Trump’s endorsement could define the Republican candidacy

Donald Trump’s endorsement represents an important element for any Republican aspirant, due to his influence over the base of the MAGA movement.

According to Goldstein, a public statement of support from the president would be especially relevant for Vance to consolidate his position among the president’s supporters.

However, the specialist considers it possible that Trump may delay any announcement to maintain political prominence during the final stage of his Administration.

The president has also hinted on several occasions that he would like to run for the White House again, even though the U.S. Constitution prevents a person from being elected president more than twice.

For now, Vance is keeping his focus on the November legislative elections, as expectations grow regarding a possible presidential candidacy in 2028.