President Donald Trump was once again asked about his successor to the MAGA movement, and the 79-year-old sounded more certain than ever: Vice President JD
Vance is his heir apparent. During a press conference after signing an executive order creating a task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Trump was asked if he was ready to name Vance as the next MAGA leader and clear the entire Republican field for the 2028 Presidential elections. In response, Trump said, “Most likely, in all fairness,” JD Vance is the one he envisions carrying the MAGA torch. He also mentioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio as someone who could potentially “team up with JD in some form.” Trump went on to reference other rising Republican leaders, particularly governors, as possible future figures in the party, but added, “It’s too early to talk about it.”
JUST IN: President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance will "most likely" be the MAGA heir for 2028, floats Marco Rubio as a running mate.
Doocy: "You could clear the entire Republican field right now. Do you agree that the heir apparent to MAGA is JD Vance?"
Trump:… pic.twitter.com/bU2OYLzKZG— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 5, 2025
Just seven months into his second term, President Trump has already faced repeated questions about who will succeed him as leader of the MAGA movement. While he’s shown growing support for Vice President JD Vance, Trump has remained cautious, insisting it’s too soon to name a definitive successor. He has also floated other names, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as possible contenders.
Speculation over MAGA’s future comes amid ongoing chatter about Trump potentially seeking an unprecedented third term, something the Constitution prohibits. While Trump recently said he’d "probably not" pursue a third term, he added, “I’d like to,” leaving the door slightly ajar.
Prominent MAGA figures like Steve Bannon and Congressman Andy Ogles have openly advocated for amending the Constitution to allow Trump to run again. However, any such effort faces enormous legal and political hurdles and is considered highly unlikely to succeed in Congress.
