 "US President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance (Source: AFP)")
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (August 5) said Vice President JD Vance was “most likely” the heir to his Make America Great Again (Maga) movement, though he added it was still too early to make a definitive call.
Earlier, during an interview with CNBC, Trump also said he would “probably not” run for a third presidential term, a comment that follows ongoing speculation about his political future.
Although the US Constitution limits presidents to two terms, Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of seeking a third run in 2028, sparking debate over whether he might try to push for an amendment.
“I’d like to run,” Trump said in the interview. “I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had.”
Trump’s comments came in response to a question about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s praise for JD Vance. Rubio had said Vance “would be a great nominee if he decides he wants to do that.”
Asked if Vance was his likely political successor, Trump replied, “I think most likely, in all fairness, he’s the vice president.” He added, “I think Marco is also somebody that maybe would get together with JD in some form.”
Trump also noted that there were several strong voices within the movement. “I also think we have incredible people, some of the people on the stage right here,” he said. “So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job, and he would be probably favored at this point.”