Rising Republican and Democratic stars who could be 2028 presidential contenders

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After a chaotic 2024 presidential season that ended with President-elect Donald Trump defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, attention is turning to the 2028 contenders.

Trump will be ineligible to run for another term after he finishes a second term in 2028, and President Joe Biden’s tenure comes to an end when he leaves office next month, meaning both parties will not have an incumbent leader who could block ambitious politicians.

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