# Trump Excited About Vance-Rubio Ticket

> Trump plans to step down after 2028 with Vance and Rubio as next ticket.
- Title: Trump Excited About Vance-Rubio Ticket | Shortify
- Summary: Trump plans to step down after 2028 with Vance and Rubio as next ticket. Trump told Ari Emanuel he's excited about J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio running…
- Keywords: donald trump, j.d. vance, marco rubio, ari emmanuel, rachel maddow, 92y, federal tax credit, elton musk, ufo, ufc, warner bros discovery, cbs news
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/donald-trump-vance-rubio-2028-ari-emanuel-rachel-maddow-1236708213
- Author: Steven Zeitchik
- Published: 2026-09-23T07:47:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, j.d. vance, marco rubio, ari emmanuel, rachel maddow, 92y, federal tax credit, elton musk, ufo, ufc, warner bros discovery, cbs news
## Trump's 2028 Plan
Trump told Ari Emanuel he's excited about J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio running together in 2028.

> I spoke to him three weeks ago, and in that conversation he thought J.D. and Marco Rubio would be a formidable group
## Emanuel's Memoir Release
Emanuel released his memoir on the same day he interviewed Rachel Maddow at New York's 92Y.

> I don't think it's productive to say I've never changed him
## Emanuel on Musk
Emanuel said he changed Elon Musk a little but still works with him.

> I do think I've changed him a little
## Emanuel on David Ellison
Emanuel praised David Ellison for supporting Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

> That's like a cop pulling you over and you saying, 'Look at all the people in the crosswalk I didn't hit!'
## Emanuel on CBS News
Emanuel called CBS News and 60 Minutes situation under Ellison an embarrassment.

> the CBS News and 60 Minutes situation under Ellison
## Emanuel on Putin and MBS
Emanuel discussed Trump's meetings with Putin and Saudi Crown Prince MBS.

> I'm sorry to say we're adults... It's not always black and white
## Emanuel on UFC Event
Emanuel defended holding a UFC event on the White House lawn in June.

> There were incredible videos on American history
## Emanuel on Trump's Presidency
Emanuel said Trump is a different kind of cat than Nixon.

> He's a different kind of cat
## Emanuel on Family Politics
Emanuel's brother Rahm may run for office as a centrist spoiler.

> Is there anybody more qualified than my brother?
## Key takeaway

Trump told Ari Emanuel he's excited about J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio running together in 2028.