Trump Drops Two Names When Asked About A Successor

President Donald Trump named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio when asked who could become his successor.

Their names came up during an interview airing Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press.”

🚨 BREAKING: When asked about President Trump’s successor… he first and foremost names VP JD VANCE for 2028.

“It’s far too early to say that, but I do have a vice president and typically would be – and JD’s doing a fantastic job.”

“It could very well be. I don’t want to get… pic.twitter.com/6nD1dZPbLK

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 4, 2025

Moderator Kristen Welker asked Trump who he sees as his successor after the first 100 days of his second term.

“Well, I — it’s far too early to say that. But you know, I do have a vice president, and typically — and JD’s doing a fantastic job,” Trump said.

“He would be at the top of the list?” Welker pressed.

“It could very well be,” Trump replied. “I don’t want to get involved in that. I think he’s a fantastic, brilliant guy. Marco is great. There’s a lot of them that are great.”

He added: “I also see tremendous unity. But certainly you would say that somebody’s the VP, if that person is outstanding, I guess that person would have an advantage. But I think the other people would all stay in unbelievably high positions. But you know, it could be that he’d be challenged by somebody. We have a lot of good people in this party.”

Trump also indicated that he has no intention of seeking a third term in the White House.

“I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody — ideally a great Republican, a great Republican — to carry it forward,” says @POTUS.

“Four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular.” pic.twitter.com/pK6t6X3AiA

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 4, 2025

“Are you seriously considering a third term, Mr. President, even though it’s prohibited by the Constitution? Or is this about staying politically viable?” Welker asked.

“I will say this. So many people want me to do it. I have never had requests so strong as that. But it’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else,” Trump said.

Trump noted there are “many people selling” 2028 hats.

“But this is not something I’m looking to do,” Trump said. “I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward. But I think we’re going to have four years, and I think four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular.”

Welker again said the Constitution prohibits a third term.

“Have you – some of your allies are pretty serious about this, though, Mr. President. And I’ve spoken to them. They say they are coming up with potential ways, obviously the biggest one would be a constitutional amendment,” she said.

“That’s because they like the job I’m doing, and it’s a compliment. It’s really a great compliment,” Trump said.

“Has anyone in an official capacity presented you with, ‘Sir, here are some ideas by which you could actually get a constitutional amendment?'” Welker asked.

“Well, in a capacity of being a big supporter, many people have said different things, but, I’m not looking at that,” Trump said.