Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

New York Times Saturday 30 May 2026, 09:01 UTC By Katie Rogers and Tyler Pager 1 min read

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President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

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