Trump has shifted from privately weighing JD Vance against Marco Rubio to openly backing Vance as his preferred 2028 successor, according to people familiar with his comments. Vance's recent media tou

Trump has shifted from privately weighing JD Vance against Marco Rubio to openly backing Vance as his preferred 2028 successor, according to people familiar with his comments. Vance's recent media tour for his memoir Communion reportedly impressed Trump, with appearances on The View, Real Time with Bill Maher, Fox News, and Megyn Kelly's podcast showcasing his ability to defend the administration