President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” to inherit leadership of his Make America Great Again movement, effectively positioning the former Ohio senator as the early front-runner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. Trump made the comments during a press availability at the White House, noting that while it is still early in the election cycle, Vance’s performance as vice president has put him at the top of the field. Trump added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could join Vance on a future ticket, saying Rubio “would be good to be alongside him.” The president also acknowledged that other administration figures may seek the nomination but singled out Vance as the probable favorite at this stage. Separately, people familiar with Vance’s schedule said the vice president is weighing a trip to Indianapolis on Thursday to press Republican Gov. Mike Braun and state lawmakers to redraw Indiana’s congressional map. The potential visit underscores Vance’s growing role in shaping the party’s political strategy ahead of the mid-term and presidential races.