Multiple GOP Figures Prepare for 2028 Presidential Race

With President Trump serving his second term and constitutionally limited to two terms, the Republican Party is already gearing up for the 2028 presidential race. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considered the front-runners, actively raising funds and building support nationwide. Other notable potential candidates include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Senators Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Tim Scott, all working to strengthen their profiles with visits to early primary states and donor meetings. GOP strategists emphasize the importance of early infrastructure-building, and preparations are expected to intensify next year as candidates also support midterm campaigns to cement alliances. Some Republicans, such as Georgia Governor Kemp, face challenges due to past disagreements with Trump, while others like Sanders and Scott leverage their previous roles and current leadership positions to gain traction. Despite some MAGA supporters entertaining the idea of a third Trump term, the party widely accepts that the 2028 nomination is an open contest and is focused on post-Trump leadership.