Republican delegates rally behind JD Vance as preferred 2028 successor
At a closed-door breakfast during the Republican midterm convention, delegates cheered JD Vance, signaling strong party support for him as the next presidential candidate.
A closed-door breakfast at the Republican midterm convention featured JD Vance, who was met with chants of “forty-eight” from delegates hailing from pivotal swing states. The gathering served as a public affirmation that party insiders view Vance as the likely heir to Donald Trump’s political legacy. Polling data released recently places Vance ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the race for the 2028 Republican nomination.
Although Trump continues to joke about a possible third term, he appears to be positioning Vance as his successor. Vance’s recent tenure was marred by online attacks from within the GOP after his involvement in a collapsed ceasefire agreement with Iran, but his supporters argue that pushback from establishment and neoconservative factions could ultimately strengthen his 2028 bid.
Why it matters
The endorsement hints at the Republican Party’s direction and potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
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