Trump Calls Rubio, Vance ‘Fantastic’ Amid 2028 Speculation

Feb. 17, 2026, 1:19 AM UTC

President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are both “fantastic,” but fell short of saying if he would support either one of them to lead the Republican presidential ticket in the 2028 election.

“It’s something I don’t have to worry about now. I’ve got three years to go,” Trump told reporters Monday when asked if he would support Vance or Rubio in 2028.

“JD is fantastic. And Marco — they’re both fantastic,” Trump said aboard Air Force One. “I think Marco did a great job in Munich.”

WATCH: Trump speaks with reporters on Air Force One.
Source: APTN

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