'He's running': Trump official's new move spurs speculation of presidential challenge

One of Donald Trump's Cabinet members is considering a plan to upset the natural order of the administration by challenging JD Vance for the 2028 Republican nomination, according to those analyzing a recent campaign-style video that was released.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said that he would give Vance the top spot, insinuating he would potentially serve as Vance's VP, but a video posted by the State Department head who has multiple jobs in the administration has experts and insiders doubting that.

On Wednesday, Rubio released a video that features his own voice describing his "hope for America."

"My hope for America is what it's always been. I think it's a hope we all share. We want it to continue to be the place where anyone from anywhere can work and achieve anything, where you're not limited by the circumstances of your birth, by the color of your skin, by your ethnicity," he states. "But frankly it's a place where you're able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential. I think that should be the goal of every country."

That triggered a wave of speculation.

Conservative editor Peter Laffin declared of Rubio, "He's running."

Popular political influencer Mike Nelson wrote, "Imagine being JD Vance watching this and thinking people will pick you in the primary."

Popular influencer Kama chimed in, "Rubio whenever Vance starts talking about running for president in 2028."

Another Trump-aligned influencer, Cynical Publius, wrote, "Sure feels like a campaign ad to me."

Right-wing personality Richard Hanania said, "This is the difference between Rubio and Vance."

"Vance is so angry and so poisoned by New Right talking points and memes he’s incapable of putting forth any message this is even remotely optimistic," Hanania added. "The idea that America is open to all to achieve things he would find offensive."

Popular conservative Drew Pavlou said simply, "You are witnessing a future President."

Not all in MAGA saw it as a positive. Right-winger Auron MacIntyre said, "Amnesty Marco hasn’t changed a bit. He’s doubled down on open borders rhetoric because that’s what he really believes."