Trump's Heir Apparent: JD Vice President Emerges as Likely Successor The Republican Party's 2028 presidential nomination is taking shape, with Vice President JD Vance emerging as Donald Trump's likely successor.
Marco Rubio, once considered a top contender, has been quietly fading into the background.
Vance's ascension is largely due to his impressive performance in hypothetical races against Rubio, where he leads by a significant margin.