In a Wednesday opinion piece for The New York Times, researcher and pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson said she was "surprised" Trump did not want to name Vance as his successor, given the vice president's age and embrace of technology, which will be an advantage as the GOP aims to appeal to the next generation of voters.

President Trump thinks 'a lot of capable people' could be the Republican standard bearer in 2028 as early speculation begins on a successor.

President Donald Trump praised JD Vance as "very capable" but declined to endorse him for a future presidential run, saying it's "too early" for such decisions. Speculation grows over Vance's political future and his potential role in Trump's legacy.