Trump Hints He May Skip 2028 Endorsement, Names Rubio as Successor

President Donald Trump declined to commit to endorsing a Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential nomination in his first interview since Democrats won control of Congress, suggesting he may stay out of the race entirely. Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential successor but avoided mentioning Vice President JD Vance, who blamed midterm losses on the U.S. war with Iran. Trump defended the war and noted his endorsement record, despite two Senate picks losing on Tuesday. Polling shows Vance leading the Republican field at 38 percent, followed by Rubio at 26 percent, though prediction markets have Vance's odds slipping since the election. No Republican has formally entered the 2028 race.