Donald Trump signals support for JD Vance in 2028 presidential race

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In a private meeting with donors in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump told attendees that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, saying “At the end of the day, we need to elect JD.” The remarks were reported by the Washington Post, which cited two anonymous sources. Trump has not made a public endorsement and continues to weigh Vance against Secretary of State Marco Rubio as possible successors, even questioning staff about the two on a Marine One flight in late May. Six of his advisers said they are uncertain whether he has settled on a preferred candidate. JD Vance has not confirmed any plans to run.

Entities

Donald Trump · J. D. Vance · JD Vance · Marco Rubio · Marine One · Marjorie Taylor Greene · Republican Party · Rick Wilson · Tucker Carlson · United States · Washington Post · White House

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 17 SOURCES] Trump has not publicly endorsed a successor and is still weighing JD Vance against Secretary of State Marco Rubio. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +11 more
[● 17 SOURCES] Six Trump advisers expressed uncertainty about Trump's final decision on endorsing Vance. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +11 more
[DISPUTED] Donald Trump told donors in a private Oval Office meeting that he wants JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election. desitalkchicago.com · haber.doviz.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · +16 more
[● 17 SOURCES] Trump previously encouraged a public competition between Vance and Rubio for the GOP nomination. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +11 more
[● 17 SOURCES] JD Vance has not confirmed his candidacy or timing for a 2028 run. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +11 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Trump said, “At the end of the day, we need to elect JD,” to donors. desitalkchicago.com · haber.doviz.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · +14 more
[● 28 SOURCES] Trump asked staff about Vance versus Rubio during a Marine One flight in late May. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +21 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Washington Post reported the private donor meeting based on two sources. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.klix.ba · www.arbresh.info · www.karar.com · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Trump later denied the report, saying it is too early to decide on a successor. matzav.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Advisers say Trump is still weighing JD Vance against Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the Republican nomination. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.sbctv.gr · www.arbresh.info · www.klix.ba · +6 more
[● 22 SOURCES] JD Vance has not confirmed his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.sbctv.gr · www.arbresh.info · www.klix.ba · +16 more
[● 18 SOURCES] Trump has not made a public endorsement of any candidate for the 2028 election. desitalkchicago.com · www.europesays.com · www.sbctv.gr · www.arbresh.info · www.klix.ba · +12 more