Vice President JD Vance looks like a good early bet to dominate the 2028 Republican presidential primaries, pulling away from two friends and possible challengers, Donald Trump Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

As Rubio ascends in Trump’s administration, those close to him and Vance downplay any talk of a clash between the two men, who have become close friends and ideological allies.

Rubio, once a Trump rival, has scrapped his old foreign policy playbook and courted MAGA dignitaries while avoiding the missteps of other Cabinet members.

Marco Rubio on Saturday revealed he and US VP JD Vance spent the past 48 hours with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including PMs Modi & Shehbaz Sharif.

A core group of top US officials — including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State and interim national security adviser Marco Rubio, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — had been closely monitoring the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan when on Friday morning,

Vice President JD Vance dismissed rumors of a rivalry with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling him his “best friend” in the administration. Despite both being seen as likely 2028 contenders, Vance said Trump is not naming a successor yet and stressed his focus remains on his current duties.

JD Vance hailed Marco Rubio for his efforts to secure a ceasefire between India & Pakistan. “Great work from the President’s team, especially Secretary Rubio.”

Trump replied, 'You look at Marco, you look at JD Vance, who’s fantastic.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio is a rising star in the administration, as Trump has given him three extra jobs: acting administrator for USAID, acting lead archivist, and acting ...