Vice President JD Vance Responds to Trump’s Remarks on 2028 Presidential Successor Vice President JD Vance addressed remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting a televised competition to select his successor for the 2028 presidential ticket, joking that the idea “doesn’t sound like the president of the United States.” The comments came days after Trump had publicly polled a Rose Garden audience to gauge support for Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his potential running mate. While the audience appeared to favor Vance, Trump refrained from casting a vote, instead referring to the pair as a “dream team” and “perfect ticket.” Vance, who has not publicly discussed his political ambitions, emphasized his focus on current responsibilities during a press conference at the White House. He highlighted efforts to combat fraud in federal healthcare programs, including initiatives targeting California, where Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom—a 2028 presidential hopeful—has been a frequent critic of the administration. Vance defended the administration’s anti-fraud task force, which Trump assigned to him earlier this year, and noted that some governors, regardless of party, recognize the urgency of the issue. The vice president’s focus on fraud enforcement coincided with his absence from the White House during Trump’s recent trip to China. Vance explained that Secret Service protocols require him to stay in the U.S. when the president is abroad, a situation he humorously compared to Macaulay Culkin’s role in Home Alone. “I walk into the White House and it’s very quiet and no one’s there,” he said, reflecting on the unusual circumstances.#president_donald_trump #governor_gavin_newsom #vice_president_jd_vance #secretary_of_state_marco_rubio #governor_janet_mills
