Washington Post: Trump Reportedly Privately Backs Vice President J.D. Vance for 2028 Republican Nomination
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told a group of Republican donors during a private meeting that he wants Vice President James David (J.D.) Vance to become the Republican Party’s presidential nominee in the 2028 election, according to a report by The Washington Post, as cited by Russia’s state news agency TASS
The reported remarks were allegedly made during a closed-door meeting in the Oval Office approximately two weeks ago. According to the newspaper, Trump indicated that Vance should be the party’s standard-bearer after his current administration.
A source described by The Washington Post as being within Trump’s inner circle reportedly said the president has privately decided that Vance is his preferred political successor. However, no official endorsement has been publicly announced by the White House or by Trump himself.
According to the report, one senior adviser said Vance has earned Trump’s confidence through his role in several high-profile initiatives. These reportedly include helping secure a memorandum of understanding with Iran, leading an administration campaign aimed at combating fraud, and responding effectively to media criticism of the administration.
The White House has not publicly confirmed the reported private conversation, and Vice President Vance has not publicly commented on the claims.
If accurate, the reported remarks could provide an early indication of Trump’s preferred successor within the Republican Party ahead of the 2028 presidential election. However, the Republican nomination process remains years away, and no official endorsements or declarations of candidacy have been made.
The report has attracted significant political attention, though its claims remain based on unnamed sources familiar with the alleged private discussions.