Vance supporters dismiss talk of Cruz running in 2028
The back-and-forth is an early glimpse into the looming debate over who will succeed President Donald Trump.
Vice President JD Vance's supporters are scoffing at the notion that Texas Senator Ted Cruz is considering a run for the presidency in 2028. Cruz recently suggested that Republicans have yet to reach a consensus on who might potentially run, stating his intention to participate in that discourse. One Vance supporter remarked to Semafor, "The more, the merrier.
We encourage them to split the single-digit anti-JD vote among all the dinosaurs of the Republican Party, none of whom will win a single primary." A close Trump adviser echoed the sentiment, stating there will be a comprehensive conversation about the GOP's platform, but brushed off Cruz's potential involvement, saying, "Unfortunately for [Cruz], has-beens polling at 1% won't be part of that conversation."
This exchange offers a preview to the forthcoming debate on who will follow Trump and how his movement will transform. Vance's office declined to comment on Cruz's remarks.
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