Nikki Haley Raises Eyebrows With Statement About 2028

In private discussions, Trump has contrasted the two men’s styles, describing Rubio as more diplomatic and Vance as more combative. Several advisers cautioned against interpreting Trump’s questions as diminishing his support for Vance.

“Vance-Rubio is the president’s dream ticket” for 2028 — “and to be clear, that’s Vance on top,” one Trump adviser told the outlet. “But would Trump be happy with a Rubio-Vance ticket? Absolutely.”

Trump’s comments come as Republican officials prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, and at a time when speculation about