AdvertisementWorldNorth AmericaUS politics Trump privately backing Vance as successor; publicly keeping 2028 open Natalie Allison and Isaac Arnsdorf August 7, 2026 — 3:45pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Vice President JD Vance points to a reporter to take a question in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Thursday. Related Article OpinionTrump's White House Trump is back announcing a 2028 presidential bid. Donald Trump flanked by JD Vance and Marco Rubio in the Oval Office of the White House in April. Related Article Donald Trump Trump would ‘love’ a third term as president.