Politico: Marco Rubio stated privately that J.D. Vance is the favorite for the Republican nomination in 2028 and that he will support him if he decides to run.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately expressed his support for J.D. Vance as the favorite for the Republican nomination in 2028, according to sources close to the administration. Rubio emphasized that he will do everything possible to support the vice president if he decides to run.

His comments reflect growing speculation about Trump's succession, less than a year into the current term. A recent poll shows that 35% of Republican voters prefer Vance for the nomination, while Rubio has only 2%. In the context of the poor results of recent elections, Republican strategists emphasize the importance of focusing on maintaining power in 2026, before thinking about 2028.