President Trump is dominating the political stage for now. But attention will shift soon enough toward the 2028 race. Trump has at times entertained the idea of seeking a third term — a notion encouraged by some of the most combative voices in MAGA World such as Steve Bannon. The near-universal expert view is that such a quest would be flagrantly unconstitutional. Trump would also be 82 by Election Day 2028.
Assuming Trump indeed exits the White House for a final time at the end of his second term, the battle to succeed him will be fierce. Tomorrow, The Hill will publish similar rankings for Democrats in 2028. For now, here’s where the Republican field stands. 1. Vice President Vance Vice President Vance is the most obvious inheritor of Trump’s mantle. Part of the reason is simple: He i