‘Need to elect JD’: Trump ‘backs’ VP as president nominee in ‘meet with donors’
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- Former US President Donald Trump reportedly indicated support for Vice President JD Vance as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028.
- Trump made the remark during a private meeting with donors, stating, "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD."
- Advisers caution that Trump has not definitively settled on a successor, as he also considers Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly signaled his preference for Vice President JD Vance as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, according to a Washington Post report detailing a private meeting with donors.
During the discussion, Trump stated, "At the end of the day, we need to elect JD." This remark suggests a potential endorsement, although some advisers caution that Trump has not yet finalized his decision regarding a successor. He is reportedly still weighing options, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The comments contrast with Trump's previous public statements, where he has mused about Vance and Rubio forming a strong ticket and has generally avoided specifying a top choice. This private indication of support for Vance comes as Trump continues to assess potential candidates for the future leadership of the party.
At the end of the day, we need to elect JD.
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