JD Vance says he will decide on 2028 presidential run after midterms

Vice President JD Vance said he will decide whether to run for president in 2028 after the midterm elections, according to the Washington Examiner and CBS News. Vance made the statements during a CBS News town hall in Michigan with Tony Dokoupil, which was released on Saturday night. [1][4]

The Washington Examiner reported that Vance noted he must take family considerations into account when deciding on a presidential campaign. He was asked directly whether there is a chance he might not enter the race in 2028. [1]

Vance has frequently been described as a likely political heir to President Donald Trump alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Washington Examiner reported. Neither official has publicly committed to running for the presidency in 2028. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, tension surrounding the 2028 Republican presidential nomination previously emerged when Vance and Senator Ted Cruz traded public criticisms. Cruz called Vance insecure, while Vance suggested Cruz clearly plans to launch a 2028 campaign. [8]

The Republican Party will organize state primaries and caucuses to choose its candidate for the 2028 election. Official dates for those primary contests have not yet been established. [7]