Trump says it is too early to discuss potential 2028 presidential run for Hegseth
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom
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President Trump stated that it is very early to discuss a potential 2028 presidential campaign for Pentagon chief Hegseth. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump noted that Hegseth is doing a fantastic job but emphasized that the administration must get through the midterms first. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, previously described reports of his presidential ambitions as 100 percent false in a social media post. Trump added that Hegseth is currently focused on the military and suggested that many unknown individuals may be considering a run. While Trump has not named a successor for his movement, supporters of Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have encouraged them to run. Trump recently described his own endorsement power as the strongest in the history of politics in a Truth Social post.
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