Trump says it’s ‘way too early’ to endorse JD Vance amid reports he privately backs VP for 2028
Multiple news outlets reported that President Trump privately told GOP donors he supports Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election. When asked about this publicly, Trump said it was too early to make any endorsement. The reports and his denial create a contradiction between what he allegedly said in private and what he said publicly.
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National story. 10 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 7, 2026.
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8 sourcesTrump says it’s ‘way too early’ to endorse JD Vance amid reports he privately backs VP for 2028
Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 election
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3 developments- Aug 6Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 election
- Aug 6Trump says it’s ‘way too early’ to endorse JD Vance amid reports he privately backs VP for 2028
- Aug 7Only right-leaning coverage:Trump anointing Vance for president in 2028 not ‘set in stone’
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Quiet for 72 daysLast development · Aug 7 — Trump anointing Vance for president in 2028 not ‘set in stone’
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