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Vance vs. Rubio 2028

July 16, 2026·29 min·5-min readconversationalpolitics
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The episode explores the power dynamics within Donald Trump’s inner circle as speculation grows over his potential 2028 successor, focusing on the contrasting profiles of J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. While Vance is positioned as the presumptive heir, Rubio’s growing influence and personal

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Maggie Haberman

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Maggie HabermanAstead HerndonMarco RubioJD VanceMatt LewisRupert MurdochDonald Trump

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Regime Changeby Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swann

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CongressDemocracyElectionsForeign PolicyGeopoliticsPolitical NewsUs Politics

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