Marco Rubio or JD Vance? Venezuela strike fuels 2028 presidential buzz — who did Trump choose?

As speculation swirls over who might step up for the next presidential race, the US strike on Venezuela has quickly turned into more than a foreign-policy flashpoint. Inside Washington, it’s being read as a quiet audition stage, sharpening focus on two familiar names: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Even the reporters tried to collect one name among the options from President Donald Trump, but failed miserably. Trump took a diplomatic road when was asked whether Marco Rubio have your ear more than the Vance right now?


And Trump answered, " "No! They BOTH do. JD's very smart, doing a great job, so is March. I'd say EQUAL."


Trump didn't pick one option but earlier he did said that he don't see Vance as his successor.

Amid the speculation, an old video of Trump resurfaced, in which, while answering to the question whether he sees Vance as successor, he could be heard saying, "No, but he’s very capable…”

After the Venezuela operation, Macro seems to get much highlight. He also going to several news outlet, defending the raid as a law enforcement action to counter Maduro's ties to Iran, Hezbollah, Russia, and China, while Trump insisted both men are doing great jobs.

The US bombardment not only impacted Venezuela but also Vance's record. According to the Polymarket, Marco Rubio’s presidential odds jump from 4% to 7%.


Meanwhile, Vance stood at 31%, Gavin Newsom at 18% and AOC at 8%.