US President Donald Trump has suggested he may choose to remain neutral regarding the 2028 presidential election, noting that he might be better served by not getting involved in the race to find his successor. During an interview with CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump was questioned about whether he planned to back a candidate to follow his presidency. He responded, "Probably. Not necessarily," before adding, "Maybe I'm better off not getting involved."
When asked about potential successors, Trump spoke highly of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, describing him as "great" and stating that he is doing "a fantastic job." Alongside Rubio, Trump noted that there are several other senators he considers to be excellent candidates, though he declined to name them specifically. Despite his current uncertainty regarding an endorsement, Trump emphasized that his backing could hold significant weight within the Republican Party, citing his strong record of endorsements in the past.
Reflecting on the future of his political influence, the president expressed confidence that the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement will remain a powerful force after his term ends. "I think so, because MAGA is basically common sense," he said, identifying border security, military strength, and economic growth as the movement's primary principles.
The president’s comments followed recent midterm election results that saw the Republican Party suffer significant losses. Trump attributed these results in part to "bad messaging," arguing that his administration had not effectively communicated its achievements to the electorate. "We couldn't get the word across," he stated. Furthermore, Trump maintained that public support for his handling of the war with Iran remained "phenomenal," dismissing contrary polling data and criticizing media coverage, which he accused of failing to highlight positive developments for Republicans.
