US President Donald Trump publicly floated the idea of a potential 2028 electoral pairing between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while repeatedly avoiding any direct endorsement. During a Monday Rose Garden dinner for law enforcement leaders, Trump asked attendees whether they preferred “JD Vance” or “Marco Rubio” in an informal, audience-response moment. He then said he believes the combination would be a “dream team,” but added that the remarks are not an endorsement and that “I do believe” is not the same as backing a specific ticket.
In separate coverage this week, Vance downplays questions about running or forming a ticket with Rubio. At a Wednesday press conference, he brushes off the topic, saying there are few subjects he wants to discuss less than what office he might seek years in the future. Other reporting describes an ongoing Republican debate over who could be in the leading position for the 2028 nomination and possible ticket formation.
Meanwhile, Rubio’s stance is portrayed as keeping focus on his current role while indicating support for Vance if Vance runs in 2028, according to one outlet’s account.
