Vance, Rubio, or DeSantis? Who Republicans See as Possible Trump Successors
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
As Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the midterm Republican convention, he was interrupted by a supporter shouting 'JD 48!', referring to the possibility of him being the 48th president of the United States. Others joined in, and Vance paused with a smile before cutting them off. 'We need to focus on what’s at stake this November, and then we’ll worry about what comes next,' he stated. Vance was a key figure on Thursday night at the convention, where he and President Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote in the upcoming fall elections, which will mark the imminent end of Trump’s time in the White House and the beginning of the race to succeed him. However, in the halls of the American Airlines Center in sweltering Dallas this week, Vance's position as Trump’s heir was far from assured. In interviews with nearly two dozen attendees, there was still no clear consensus on a favorite candidate for 2028. While Vance was frequently mentioned, a long list of other figures—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—also appeared among the preferences. Most said they were not ready to commit to any one candidate.
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