Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)President Donald Trump is reportedly giving increasingly high marks to Vice President JD Vance, strengthening Vance’s chances for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination over Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Vance's increased public visibility, including promoting a new memoir and negotiating an end to the Iran war, has reportedly caught Trump’s attention, insiders told Axios.Recent polls show Vance as the hypothetical GOP frontrunner by a wide margin, with Rubio trailing in second place. Despite his rising profile, Vance faces potential political liabilities, including his association with the unpopular Iran war, ties to Silicon Valley, and a public feud with the Pope. Vance benefits from an early endorsement from Erika Kirk and strong fundraising capabilities, while Rubio has advantages in foreign policy and potential appeal to Latino voters. In fullJD Vance has taken the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades into the background, insiders sayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Insiders say Donald Trump has chosen who he wants to take over the MAGA mantle once he’s gone.

Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump's undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a…