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Trump May skip 2028 Republican succession race
US President Donald Trump hinted at possibly not endorsing a candidate for the 2028 presidential election, suggesting he might stay out of the race. He praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a strong potential successor and expressed confidence in his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement continuing after leaving office.
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Despite expressing uncertainty about whether he would endorse anyone, Trump maintained that his backing would carry considerable influence within the Republican Party."I think it would play a big role if I did, because my endorsement capacity has been very strong," he said.
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