Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump's Succession Plan Faces 2028 GOP Challenge

11/18/2025

37 3

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges to his succession plan as potential Republican candidates emerge for the 2028 presidential nomination.
Trump has suggested Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as successors, but divisions within the MAGA movement complicate unity.
Betting odds favor Vance at 56% and Rubio at 8%, with Greene and Cruz among others speculated to enter the race.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces challenges to his succession plan as potential Republican candidates emerge for the 2028 presidential nomination.
Trump has suggested Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as successors, but divisions within the MAGA movement complicate unity.
Betting odds favor Vance at 56% and Rubio at 8%, with Greene and Cruz among others speculated to enter the race.