- Trump signals JD Vance as a potential 2028 successor while Vance negotiates a U.S.-Iran memorandum and dismisses Marco Rubio.
- Rumors suggest a contest for Donald Trump's successor role.
Donald Trump and JD Vance endorsed candidates in the primary race on August 11, 2026.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Donald Trump and JD Vance endorsed candidates in the primary race on August 11, 2026.
Who's involved
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Part of
Rumors suggest a contest for Donald Trump's successor role.Also in this story
- Gruters announces convention plans for Trump; both are candidates for the 2026 midterms.
- Developments suggest a contest for Donald Trump's successor role, with JD Vance seen as a potential heir apparent.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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