Trump Names Possible Successors And Gives Answer On Third Term
President Donald Trump hinted at who might carry the torch after his administration, offering praise for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — while saying he’s not eyeing a third term.
In a May 4 interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump was asked about his political future and the next generation of Republican leadership.
🚨 BREAKING: When asked about President Trump's successor… he first and foremost names VP JD VANCE for 2028.
"It's far too early to say that, but I do have a vice president and typically would be – and JD's doing a fantastic job."
"It could very well be. I don't want to get… pic.twitter.com/6nD1dZPbLK
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 4, 2025
“It’s far too early to say that. But, you know, I do have a vice president … and JD’s doing a fantastic job,” Trump said. “I don’t want to get involved in that. I think he’s a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There’s a lot of them that are great. We have a lot of good people in this party.”
While some corners of the conservative movement have pushed for Trump to explore a third term — despite the clear constraints of the 22nd Amendment — the president appeared to downplay the possibility. (Read more from “Trump Names Possible Successors And Gives Answer On Third Term” HERE)
