US media: White House insiders see Rubio as potential contender for 2028 presidential bid
According to US media reports, some of President Trump's closest confidants increasingly believe that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential election. He is highly regarded for his seasoned diplomatic skills in handling foreign conflicts and his ability to avoid political risks.
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WASHINGTON (CNA) — US media reports indicate that some of President Trump's closest confidants increasingly view Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, citing his seasoned diplomatic handling of foreign conflicts and his capacity to avoid political pitfalls.
According to the American political news website POLITICO, Marco Rubio was once seen as too hawkish and too establishment-oriented, becoming insignificant within the Republican Party in the post-Trump era after his failed 2016 presidential bid.
However, Rubio's performance in advocating for the removal of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his steadfast loyalty to Trump have significantly elevated his standing in the West Wing of the White House and among some 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) voters, marking a notable shift.
Rubio has stated that he will not challenge US Vice President JD Vance for the Republican presidential nomination. Even if he ultimately runs, it remains to be seen whether his shift towards MAGA politics will win over the majority of Trump supporters.
An increasing number of people within Trump's inner circle are now endorsing Rubio, describing his later embrace of Trumpism as an advantage. Trump values this kind of convert's enthusiasm, which stands in stark contrast to old-guard Republicans who prefer self-exile from Washington's power circles rather than compromise and reconciliation.
Trump's adviser Alex Bruesewitz said: "Vance is an excellent Vice President, and Rubio is an excellent Secretary of State."
He added: "(Rubio) could have gone another way after the 2016 election, like John Kasich (former Ohio Governor), contracting Trump Derangement Syndrome and eventually fading from the political scene."
Bruesewitz mentioned that instead, Rubio chose to embrace the MAGA line, becoming one of MAGA's staunchest allies and supporters.
A senior White House official described Rubio as "loyal, very smart, articulate, and experienced," and "a winner." This official, like other interviewees in this article, was granted anonymity to discuss the matter. (Edited by Chen Cheng-Chien) 1150426
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According to the American political news website POLITICO, Marco Rubio was once seen as too hawkish and too establishment-oriented, becoming insignificant within the Republican Party in the post-Trump era after his failed 2016 presidential bid.
However, Rubio's performance in advocating for the removal of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his steadfast loyalty to Trump have significantly elevated his standing in the West Wing of the White House and among some 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) voters, marking a notable shift.
Rubio has stated that he will not challenge US Vice President JD Vance for the Republican presidential nomination. Even if he ultimately runs, it remains to be seen whether his shift towards MAGA politics will win over the majority of Trump supporters.
An increasing number of people within Trump's inner circle are now endorsing Rubio, describing his later embrace of Trumpism as an advantage. Trump values this kind of convert's enthusiasm, which stands in stark contrast to old-guard Republicans who prefer self-exile from Washington's power circles rather than compromise and reconciliation.
Trump's adviser Alex Bruesewitz said: "Vance is an excellent Vice President, and Rubio is an excellent Secretary of State."
He added: "(Rubio) could have gone another way after the 2016 election, like John Kasich (former Ohio Governor), contracting Trump Derangement Syndrome and eventually fading from the political scene."
Bruesewitz mentioned that instead, Rubio chose to embrace the MAGA line, becoming one of MAGA's staunchest allies and supporters.
A senior White House official described Rubio as "loyal, very smart, articulate, and experienced," and "a winner." This official, like other interviewees in this article, was granted anonymity to discuss the matter. (Edited by Chen Cheng-Chien) 1150426
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