Trump plays coy over run for third term while boosting Vance-Rubio ticket

Published October 27, 2025 10:08am ET



President Donald Trump on Monday again declined to definitively slap down speculation that he would seek a third term in the Oval Office, while pointing to several leading figures in his administration as prime candidates for the 2028 ticket

Trump suggested an “unstoppable” ticket could be comprised of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, echoing thoughts he has floated in the past.

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