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Vance Leads GOP 2028 Poll, Trump Backs Him

6/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Internal Republican polls show Vice President JD Vance ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis for the 2028 nomination.
Vance told CBS Sunday Morning President Donald Trump raises the 2028 race and will back Vance’s decision.
Vance said he will announce any presidential plans after the 2026 midterms and family discussion.
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance said Charlie Kirk’s murder led them to consider a fourth child.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 Donald Trump overturned GOP expectations by clinching the nomination after winning the Indiana primary on May 3 and securing the required 1,237-plus delegate majority (1,238 on May 26). His decisive backing reshaped subsequent contests, and in 2028 internal polls Vance leads former rivals Rubio and DeSantis, with Trump publicly endorsing Vance. The pattern shows Trump’s endorsement continues to marginalize traditional candidates within the party.

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Story summary

Internal Republican polls show Vice President JD Vance ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ron DeSantis for the 2028 nomination.
Vance told CBS Sunday Morning President Donald Trump raises the 2028 race and will back Vance’s decision.
Vance said he will announce any presidential plans after the 2026 midterms and family discussion.
U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance said Charlie Kirk’s murder led them to consider a fourth child.

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