The President of the United States, Donald Trump, indicated this Sunday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be potential heirs to the leadership of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
During an interview with NBC News aired on the show 'Meet the Press', the leader refrained from making a definitive endorsement but asserted that the movement that has transformed the Republican Party can survive without him.
"We have an incredible group of people. I could name 10 to 20 leaders," he stated. Among those mentioned, he highlighted Rubio first, calling him "fantastic" and noting that he is playing a key role in the cabinet. He also referred to Vance, whom he described as "wonderful and brilliant."
Rubio, who has taken on a leading role as Secretary of State and recently was appointed acting National Security Advisor following the departure of Mike Waltz, has strengthened his profile within the inner circle of the president.
For his part, Vance, senator from Ohio and current vice president, has gained political weight as one of the main advocates of the Trumpist agenda. When asked if Vance tops his list of potential successors for the 2028 elections, Trump responded ambiguously: “It could be… but I don’t want to get involved in that.”
However, he acknowledged that his position as vice president would give him an advantage, although he did not rule out a potential internal competition: “I could be challenged by someone else.”
The president also addressed the speculation surrounding a possible third term, fueled by the sale of hats with the slogan “Trump 2028”. While he expressed feeling flattered by the support of his followers, he reiterated that he is not considering that possibility. “As far as I know, it is not allowed,” he stated, referring to the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Finally, Trump concluded by stating that his goal is to complete a successful new term and "hand over power to someone, ideally a great Republican, to carry it forward."
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