Trump signals he may stay out of 2028 Republican succession race
The US president described secretary of state Marco Rubio as a strong potential successor alongside vice-president JD Vance.
In an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, former US President Donald Trump suggested he might not endorse a candidate for the 2028 Republican presidential succession race, stating it could be wiser to stay out of the race. When asked about his preference for a potential successor besides Vice President JD Vance, Trump endorsed Secretary of State Marco Rubio, praising his strong performance.
Trump maintained that his endorsement would carry significant weight within the party, given his strong influence. Following the Republican Party's losses in recent midterm elections, Trump expressed confidence in the continued relevance of his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement beyond his presidency, attributing its strength to common sense principles like border security, military strength, and economic growth.
He attributed the party's losses to "bad messaging," but also acknowledged potential communication issues. Trump criticized the media for not covering positive news about the Republicans, despite holding numerous campaign rallies before the midterm elections.
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