Vance says Trump would back him; Trump deflects on endorsement
Vice President JD Vance said President Trump would support a 2028 bid, but Trump declined to confirm.
Key facts
- Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he believed President Trump would back him if he ran for president in 2028.
- President Trump did not say whether he would endorse Vance for a 2028 bid.
- When asked alongside Vance, Trump replied that Vance is "a very talented person and a very good person."
- Vance also fired back at a protester removed from his speech in North Carolina, calling the protester a "prop" from Democrats.
Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he believed President Trump would back him if he ran for president in 2028. The Hill reported that Vance made the statement during a press event. Fox News described the claim as part of a broader coverage of Vance's remarks.
President Trump did not say whether he would endorse Vance for a 2028 bid. The Hill reported that Trump was asked alongside Vance. Trump replied that Vance is "a very talented person and a very good person."
Vance also fired back at a protester removed from his speech in North Carolina. Fox News reported that Vance called the protester a "prop" from Democrats. The incident occurred during a speech where the crowd chanted "USA! USA!".
Fox News described the claim as a potential complication for Trump's 2028 ambitions. The Hill noted that Trump has not yet confirmed any endorsement.
Context
Vice President JD Vance made a statement at a press event that President Trump would support him if he ran for president in 2028. President Trump was asked about the endorsement and declined to confirm. The statement was followed by a protester incident at a speech in North Carolina.
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