With Donald Trump constitutionally precluded from running for a third term four years from now, speculation has already begun swirling about who will run to succeed him in 2028.. As the vice president, Vance will be the next in line to take over if Trump is unable or unwilling to continue serving.1933, only five vice presidents have been successfully elected to serve as commander-in-chief.
Other big names on the list include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley , Donald Trump Jr. , Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and pro wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson . Newsom’s name had been tossed around as a potential alternative to President Biden, but the California governor remained loyal to the 81-year-old despite consternation about his mental acuity. He is term-limited as governor and can’t run for reelection in 2026.