Trump Weighs Vance vs Rubio as MAGA Succession Battle Intensifies
Donald Trump is privately weighing who should carry his political movement into 2028 and the choice is creating visible tension inside his own circle.
According to Reuters and multiple reports, Trump has been comparing Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, even asking advisers and donors directly, “Marco or JD?”
The divide is becoming sharper. Vance, once seen as the clear heir, has faced setbacks tied to foreign policy and declining approval ratings, while Rubio’s visibility has surged due to his role in the Iran conflict and broader diplomacy efforts, according to ABC News and CNN data cited in reporting
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Behind the scenes, Trump has reportedly called allies to review Vance’s performance and compare him to Rubio, signaling an unsettled succession plan
The result is a quiet but growing rivalry shaping what the post-Trump Republican Party could look like.
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