Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said Sunday that he is considering running for president in 2028 if a “bunch of goobers” enter the field but emphasized that he is focused on reelection during the next cycle.

Kennedy, 74, told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he would consider a presidential bid if he is no longer “effective” serving in the upper chamber. The senator, who is known for his homespun one-liners, declined to speculate about taking on Vice President JD Vance in 2028.

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