Rubio backs VP Vance as potential Trump successor for 2028 GOP nomination

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has downplayed speculation about his potential as the Republican Party's 2028 presidential nominee, instead expressing support for Vice President JD Vance as a possible successor to former President Donald Trump. Rubio has expressed confidence in Vance's ability to lead the party forward after Trump. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about who could run for president in 2028. Vance's name has been frequently mentioned alongside other potential candidates in the coming years.