Marco Rubio dismisses questions on potential 2028 presidential campaign

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to answer questions on November 9, 2026, about whether he plans to run for president in 2028. The Washington Examiner, News24, and The Times of India reported that Rubio told a reporter asking about the race that they were wasting their time. Rubio stated that he would not discuss the 2028 election in any form. [2][4][5][6]

The comments follow a recent early public opinion poll for the 2028 Republican primary. According to the Washington Examiner, the poll gave Rubio a double-digit lead over potential primary rivals. The outlet noted that Vice President JD Vance, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and Rubio are among potential Republican contenders, while the Democratic primary field remains open. [1]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, a New York Times and Siena University poll conducted in October 2026 showed Vance leading Rubio by 33 percent to 23 percent. Neither Vance nor Rubio has formally announced a candidacy. President Donald Trump has named both men as potential successors for the 2028 Republican nomination, and TRT World reported that Trump is considering remaining neutral in the primary race. [3][8]

The Washington Examiner, News24, and The Times of India noted that political commentators and Trump have long discussed Rubio as a possible primary challenger to Vance. Rubio reiterated that he will not engage in discussions about the upcoming presidential race. [2][4][6]