Trump's 2028 Ticket: A Proxy War for Influence The recent dinner gathering in the White House's Rose Garden, where Donald Trump informally polled guests on their preferred candidate for the 2028 presidential ticket, has sparked speculation about the Republican nominee.
Behind the scenes, however, a more serious issue is unfolding: the inner circle's scramble to maintain influence and control within the party.
The White House aides' anxiety over the 2028 election is not surprising given the party's struggling midterms. The fallout from the Iran war and a contentious House GOP spending package has left Republicans reeling.