Trump Took A Poll Regarding His "successor"

• 10.03.2026, 14:17

Who did the donors pick between Rubio and Vance?

Donald Trump has conducted an informal poll among donors on who they see as the next candidate for the U.S. presidential election to be held in 2028. This is reported by NBC News.

The publication reports that among those present, the majority supported the candidacy of Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President J.D. Vance. Journalists note that this could indicate Rubio's growing influence due to his central role in the administration's foreign policy.

At the same time, the publication notes, Republican voters continue to favor Vance. He in particular has a lot of support among supporters of the MAGA movement, though his public activity has dwindled recently due to security protocols. But Rubio has been increasingly praised publicly by Trump, calling him "the best secretary of state in history." And that creates a competitive dynamic within the team.

Also, both candidates' positions have been affected by the war in Iran. Rubio has been criticized for suggesting that Washington launched the fighting at Israel's request. While J.D. Vance has to balance his reputation as an opponent of foreign interventions with the need to support the president's orders.