Rubio's Rising Star: Draft Effort for 2028

0:00On March 16th, donors and supporters in Republican circles are quietly pushing a draft effort for Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential 20, 28 presidential contender. This comes after the midterms with Rubio's star rising thanks to his key role in the early days of the Iran conflict where he stayed close to. President Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Rubio monitored the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury right beside the President, while Vice President JD Vance handled things from the white. How's situation room to follow security protocols? Rubio's high visibility has sparked talk among Trump allies that he's emerging as a strong figure. Many Americans aren't on board with the Iran strikes, though. A recent poll shows just 29% approve, 43% disapprove, and the rest are unsure. Plus, 64% say Trump hasn't clearly laid out the war's goals, which could hurt Rubio's momentum. Some advisers are frustrated with Vance's links to war critics and have warmed to Rubio

1:02instead. Still, GOP donors know from past races that their money doesn't always pick winners, the voter base does. As the Iran situation drags on, the buzz around Rubio grows, but Vance holds powerful endorsements from figures like Donald Trump Jr., Tucker, Carlson, Peter Teal, Elon Musk, and Turning Point USA, setting up a real showdown down the road.