7 most likely GOP successors to Trump in 2028

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7 most likely GOP successors to Trump in 2028

by Julia Manchester - 02/15/25 6:00 AM ET

Illustration / Samantha Wong; Greg Nash; Alex Brandon, Associated Press; Saul Loeb, Associated Press pool; and Adobe Stock

President Trump raised eyebrows in an interview that aired Monday after he declined to name Vice President Vance as his automatic successor ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

“No, but he is very capable,” Trump told fox News’ Bret Baier when asked if he viewed Vance as his 2028 successor.

“I think you have a lot of very capable people,” the president said. “So far I think he’s doing a fantastic job. It’s too early. We’re just starting.”

Trump is term-limited in 2028, having already served a non-consecutive term as president. While the next presidential contest is four years away, Trump will likely be expected to make an endorsement shortly after the midterms next year.

Here are seven potential Republican successors to Trump.

JD Vance

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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5139201-potential-republican-successors-to-trump/

[Bigun]

Abbott and Ramaswamy are both a hard no for me.

[corbe]

  The only one on that list I like is DeSantis.  Vance is a wait and see for me.

[bilo]

  The only one on that list I like is DeSantis.  Vance is a wait and see for me.

I like DeSantis alot, but Vance is a shoe-in if the Trump years are anywhere near as successful as we think they will be.

[Kamaji]

  The only one on that list I like is DeSantis.  Vance is a wait and see for me.

[libertybele]

A wait and see for me as well.  I like DeSantis but I've grown to like Vance.  It's way too early to tell and right now focus should be on broadening the GOP majority in the House and Senate.

[Hoodat]

If Trump fails to follow through with DOGE over the next four years, his likely successor will be chosen by the DNC.

[jmyrlefuller]

I fully expect he'll name one of his sons.

[libertybele]

I fully expect he'll name one of his sons.

Well out of all of his sons, though he is the youngest, and won't qualify age wise for another 17 years,  I feel Baron will eventually seek out the presidency.  (Doubtful not in my life time).

If either Eric or  Don Jr., run in the 2028 primary, I will NOT vote for them. No thank you.

[Free Vulcan]

Let's not forget about Sarah Sanders.

[Bigun]

Let's not forget about Sarah Sanders.

  

[Texas Yellow Rose]

Abbott and Ramaswamy are both a hard no for me.

[libertybele]

If Trump fails to follow through with DOGE over the next four years, his likely successor will be chosen by the DNC.

Absolutely 100%, no doubt.

[the OlLine Rebel]

  The only one on that list I like is DeSantis.  Vance is a wait and see for me.

I still absolutely adore Ron.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Let's not forget about Sarah Sanders.

Yes, I think I like her.

And I wouldn’t mind Rand Paul at all.  He and Ron are my very short list.

[libertybele]

Yes, I think I like her.

And I wouldn’t mind Rand Paul at all.  He and Ron are my very short list.

I like Rand, but he's been a much needed voice in the Senate.  I don't foresee him running again.