Trump Says JD Vance Is ‘Most Likely’ MAGA Successor

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Senator JD Vance is “most likely” to become the heir apparent to the Make America Great Again movement, positioning the Ohio Republican as a leading contender for the next Republican presidential nomination. Trump added that Senator Marco Rubio “would be good to be alongside” Vance, hinting at a potential ticket that could shape the party’s strategy for the 2028 race. The comments underscore Trump’s continuing influence over Republican succession planning as party leaders jockey for post-2024 prominence.