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Trump Weighs 2028 Candidates, Hints at Third Term

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has not endorsed a successor for the 2028 Republican campaign amid speculation about JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
JD Vance plans to discuss a potential bid with Trump after the November midterms.
Trump expressed admiration for both candidates and suggested they could run together.
He hinted at an unconstitutional third term, saying it would be "interesting" if he were president in January 2029.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has not endorsed a successor for the 2028 Republican campaign amid speculation about JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
JD Vance plans to discuss a potential bid with Trump after the November midterms.
Trump expressed admiration for both candidates and suggested they could run together.
He hinted at an unconstitutional third term, saying it would be "interesting" if he were president in January 2029.