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With the midterm elections out the way and Donald Trump’s time in office counting down, focus is inevitably turning towards the 2028 presidential race.
However one potential Republican candidate, secretary of state Marco Rubio, did not want to be drawn on whether he is weighing up a run at the White House when quizzed by reporters Monday.
While attending a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, Rubio was asked if he stood by his claim to NBC News in May that he would be the “first person to sign up and support” Vice President JD Vance should the latter choose to run for the presidency.
“I don’t know why you’re wasting your time talking about - I’m not going to talk about...” Rubio began.
As the reporter continued to ask their question, the secretary said: “I’m not gonna talk about 2028 any longer. I’m just not gonna talk about 2028 anymore.”
Trying a second time, the reporter continued: “But I’m just asking about a comment that you’ve made in the past”.
“And I’m just telling you that - Okay, here’s my answer, you ready?” Rubio responded. “I’m not gonna discuss 2028.
