Vance says Cruz is planning to run for president in 2028

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance bluntly stated in a recent interview that Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz is "very obviously" planning to run for the White House in 2028. As for him, he is currently only concentrating on helping the Republican Party face the midterm elections. Whether he will run in 2028 will be decided after the midterm elections.

The Hill reported on the 2nd that Vance said in an interview with NBC News, "In my opinion, it is very obvious that Cruz is running for president at this moment." He went on to say, "I am not (running for president) at the moment. I am trying to help Republicans get elected. This is what I will continue to do."

Cruz, who unsuccessfully sought the party's nomination to run for president in 2016, has recently become increasingly vocal about his interest in the Republican Party's next presidential nomination. In a recent interview with the MS NOW website, he said that Vance was not certain to win the Republican nomination and that he "certainly hopes to be part of this discussion."

Both Vance and Cruz are considered possible candidates for the Republican presidential election in 2028. Cruz's current Senate term expires in 2030. His spokesman responded that Cruz is focused on helping the Republican Party face this year's midterm elections and will continue to campaign for party candidates in the coming weeks.

Vance said in an interview with NBC that he will wait for the midterm elections before deciding whether to run for the 2028 presidential election. He said that there will be new information that needs to be taken into account in the next 35 days. He admitted frankly that the Republican Party is facing "headwinds" in the midterm elections, but he also feels "cautiously optimistic" and some numbers seem to be moving in the direction of the Republicans.

When asked whether it would affect his decision if the Republican Party loses in the midterm elections, Vance did not answer directly, saying only that "the American people will make the decision, and after they make their choice, he will have new information to evaluate."