Donald Trump has referred to a potential 2028 ticket featuring Vance and Rubio as a "dream team". Some outlets report that Trump discussed the possibility of the two being on the same ticket, while others suggest Vance joked about competing with Rubio for the spot. The nature and tone of Trump's comments about Vance and Rubio's potential roles in 2028 are unclear, with some characterizing them as serious and others as joking.