It's early in the 2028 race, but at this point, who knows? The party isn't locked into anything, and candidates besides Vance or Rubio may gain traction.

In recent months, 2028 speculation has largely focused on two figures: JD Vance and Marco Rubio

Trump, who completely remade the GOP in his image, may discover that choosing who inherits it is more difficult than choosing who serves beneath him