Trump reportedly told donors ‘we need to elect JD’ in private Oval Office meeting

President Trump reportedly gave donors a revealing look into his 2028 thinking, appearing to lean towards his VP. Trump reportedly told donors during a private Oval Office meeting that “we need to elect JD,” according to sources familiar with the remarks. The comment could fuel speculation Vance is pulling ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the race to become Trump’s preferred successor. Trump has praised both men, even calling a potential Vance-Rubio ticket “unstoppable.” The president, however, has stopped short of naming his preferred candidate publicly.