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Rubio Backs Vance for 2028 GOP Nomination, Declines Run

12/16/2025

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will not run for president in 2028 if Vice President JD Vance seeks the GOP nomination, and he endorses Vance.
Rubio stated, “If JD Vance runs for president, he’s going to be our nominee.”
President Donald Trump previously suggested a ticket with Rubio and Vance, calling them unstoppable.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles criticized a profile by Chris Whipple as a disingenuously framed hit piece in Washington, D.C.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will not run for president in 2028 if Vice President JD Vance seeks the GOP nomination, and he endorses Vance.
Rubio stated, “If JD Vance runs for president, he’s going to be our nominee.”
President Donald Trump previously suggested a ticket with Rubio and Vance, calling them unstoppable.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles criticized a profile by Chris Whipple as a disingenuously framed hit piece in Washington, D.C.