Secretary of State Marco Rubio has seemingly poured cold water on his own presidential ambitions by indicating he would support J.D. Vance in 2028.

In an interview with NBC News, Rubio was asked about whether he would want to run for the Republican nomination himself.

He responded:

I’m going to be in this job for the next two and a half years. I’m going to do that job. I’m going to finish the job for this president. I’m enjoying it very much. I think we’re going to make a lot of good things happen.

JD is a very good friend of mine. If JD runs for president. I think he’d be a phenomenal candidate. I’ve said publicly, and I’ll say it again, I’ll be the first person to sign up and support him. I think JD would do great.

Rubio was then asked whether he would be interested in the job of vice-president:

I want to be the secretary of state, and I’ll worry about the future in the future. I’m not telling you that that’s what I’m aiming for.

You know, I’ve been doing this for a long time, too. I was in the Senate starting in 2010 so I’d like to do some other things with my life at some point, although public service is an honor to be able to be involved in.

Watch the clip below:

Marco Rubio:

JD Vance is a very good friend of mine. If JD runs for president, I think he’d be a phenomenal candidate.

I’ve said publicly, and I’ll say it again, I’ll be the first person to sign up and support him. I think JD would do great. pic.twitter.com/mCETfsBSsg

— Clash Report (@clashreport) May 16, 2026

According to Real Clear Polling, Vance still remains the runaway favorite to take the nomination in 2028.

The latest polling average has Vance at a comfortable 40.5 percent, a 20.2 percent lead over Rubio.

In third place is Donald Trump Jr. on 11.2 percent, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on 8.2 percent, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on 3 percent and Tucker Carlson on 2.3 percent.

President Trump has given his endorsement to the pair running together, describing the pair as a “dream team” presidential ticket.

Trump: “Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio? Alright. Sounds like a good ticket. By the way, I do believe that’s a dream team. I think it sounds like presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate.” pic.twitter.com/p9ZgiB4XXw

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 11, 2026

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