New poll complicates Vance’s status as Trump’s likely 2028 heir apparent

A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Vice President JD Vance leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a hypothetical 2028 GOP nomination race, though Rubio has narrowed the gap compared to earlier surveys. Rubio's rising support is attributed to increased visibility in Venezuela and Iran operations, while Trump has praised both figures but remains noncommittal about their roles in a potential ticket.