The media reported on Vance's possible refusal to participate in the presidential race.

US Vice President Jay Dee Vance, after the decision of the head of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to resign, found himself in "even greater isolation" and is considering the possibility of refusing to participate in the 2028 presidential election. This was reported on May 23 by the British newspaper Daily Mail, citing sources.

"J.D. Vance, now the "lone dove" in the cabinet of [US President] Donald Trump after the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard, has remained more isolated than ever, and is even considering abandoning the presidential campaign in 2028," the publication says.

It is noted that Vance's isolation has intensified amid the growing influence of American Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the publication, Rubio has become the "dominant voice of foreign policy" in Trump's cabinet.

"Rubio has more energy than Vance. The president is listening to him. Vance has been out of his depth for a long time," the source added.

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CNN reported on May 20 that Vance and Rubio are preparing for the 2028 presidential election, despite the fact that they both deny it. As noted, even the head of the White House is "happy to hint" at the possibility of a confrontation between Vance and Rubio for his successor.

On May 11, Trump announced that Vance and Rubio could be his potential successors. He noted that the officials would make a "dream team." The Politico newspaper reported on April 24 that the White House is seriously considering Rubio as a potential candidate for the next presidential election.