President Donald Trump has indicated that Vice President JD Vance is currently the leading candidate to head the Republican Party in the 2028 presidential race, though he emphasized it is too soon to make any formal endorsements. Trump also mentioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a strong potential running mate for Vance and highlighted several Cabinet members as possible future leaders of the party's movement. Addressing ongoing speculation about a possible third term, Trump stated he would 'probably not' seek one, in line with constitutional limits, but his comments have continued to fuel debate among political observers. Trump acknowledged various strategies for maintaining influence, including the possibility of Vance 'passing the baton' back to him, but declined to elaborate further.