Sen. John Kennedy Considers Presidential Run for 2028

Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, stated during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that he is considering a run for president in the 2028 election. When asked by moderator Kristen Welker if he was contemplating a presidential bid, Kennedy confirmed, "Yeah." He mentioned that his current plans are to seek re-election for his Senate seat, but he would consider running for president if he felt he could no longer be effective in the Senate. Kennedy expressed that if he believes there are candidates in the race who he considers less capable, he would think about entering the presidential race. However, he reiterated that he is currently focused on his re-election campaign. Kennedy is up for re-election in 2028. Vice President JD Vance is viewed as a likely candidate for the presidency, but Kennedy declined to comment on Vance when asked why voters should choose him over the vice president. He emphasized the importance of having a competitive field for both parties in the upcoming election. Other potential candidates mentioned include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, although Rubio has stated he has no plans to run at this time. The 2028 presidential election will mark the first time since 2012 that Donald Trump will not be the Republican nominee.