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Trump says it’s ‘very early’ to talk about a Hegseth 2028 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters it was too soon to discuss his potential successor, sidestepping talk of a 2028 campaign by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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- Why it matters
- Trump's comment signals whether a sitting Defense Secretary might be positioned as a successor candidate, shaping how political attention focuses within the administration ahead of the next election cycle.
- Most affected
- Pete Hegseth — Unclear whether Trump is positioning or distancing him as a 2028 candidate.
- Likely next
- Whether Trump or other officials publicly discuss Hegseth as a 2028 prospect, or whether Hegseth himself addresses the question.
Also reported by: The Hill, The Straits Times
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