Who will run for president in for the Republican Party after Trump’s 4 years?
In a recent interview with CNN’s State of the Union, Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) made a bold prediction about the future of the Republican Party, forecasting that JD Vance will be the GOP’s 2028 presidential nominee. This prediction came during Romney’s farewell interview, as he reflected on his time in Congress and the future direction of his party.
Romney was asked by host Jake Tapper about the Republican Party’s post-Trump era. In his response, the senator made it clear that he believes the MAGA movement, which Trump spearheaded, remains at the core of the GOP. “MAGA is the Republican Party, and Donald Trump is the Republican Party today,” Romney asserted.
Romney further explained that he sees JD Vance, a strong advocate of Trump’s agenda, as the natural successor to the MAGA mantle. Vance, a U.S. Senator from Ohio, was selected by Trump as his running mate in the 2024 election. Romney praised Vance for his intelligence, eloquence, and steadfast commitment to conservative values. He emphasized that Vance’s leadership and alignment with Trump’s vision will position him as the frontrunner for the party’s 2028 nomination.
Although Romney has been critical of both Trump and Vance in the past, he chose not to revisit those disagreements during the interview. Instead, he acknowledged that despite their differences, he and Vance have managed to work together productively in the Senate.
Looking ahead, Romney emphasized the need for both political parties to reassess their approach to voters, particularly those who shifted from the left to the right in recent elections. He also expressed hope for increased bipartisanship in the future, urging lawmakers to prioritize unity in an increasingly divided political landscape. As Romney closes this chapter of his career, his insights offer a glimpse into the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party and the potential future leadership of the GOP.