Vance says Cruz appears to be preparing a 2028 presidential bid
Vice President Vance said Sen. Ted Cruz is “really obvious[ly]” preparing to seek the White House in 2028, according to an interview cited by The Hill. Vance also is considering a presidential campaign, placing the remarks within a potential Republican contest that remains in its early stages.
Vice President Vance said Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, is planning to run for president in 2028, according to remarks reported by The Hill. Vance said he believed it was “really obvious” that Cruz was running for president at the time of the interview.
The report described Cruz’s potential campaign as a bid for the White House in 2028. It did not include a formal announcement from Cruz or provide details about when he might launch a campaign.
Vance is also weighing a presidential run, according to the report. His comments therefore came as both politicians were identified as possible participants in a future Republican presidential contest.
The available report does not specify Cruz’s response to Vance’s statement, whether Cruz has created a campaign organization, or what steps either politician has taken toward a 2028 campaign.
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