When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

Trump has said that Rubio and Vance running together would make a "perfect ticket", but indicated that it was still way too soon to make a call between them.

Marco Rubio and JD Vance are drawing attention as possible 2028 Republican contenders after high-profile White House briefing appearances.