Early Jockeying for 2028 Republican Nomination Takes Shape

Potential successors to President Trump are positioning publicly, with Vice President Vance leading early polls and Trump privately sounding out allies.

• The Hill reported that President Trump has privately asked allies about their preferred successor for the 2028 Republican nomination.
• Vice President J.D. Vance released a book last month and leads an early Eshalon Insight poll by 27 points over Marco Rubio.
• Ron DeSantis said “no one knows” when asked about a 2028 run.
• Donald Trump Jr. said he does not intend to run for president.