Record #3378
Trump will not endorse a candidate early in the 2028 Republican presidential primary, leaving the field open for a contested convention
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #3378 The Rubin Report · This 'The View' Argument Took a Turn Nobody Expected
Original quotebut I think Trump wants a contested convention. I don't think he's going to endorse anybody right out of the gate when he's getting ready to go off into the sunset.
Quote begins at 1:04:09
Prediction time2026-06-25
Exact speaking time unavailable; using the official episode publication date.
Episode published2026-06-25
FirmnessLoose
TopicElections
Resolve by2028-12-31
Boldness55 · Notable
How the call settles
Trump issues no endorsement of any 2028 Republican presidential candidate before primary voting begins (Iowa/New Hampshire, early 2028)
Our reasoning
Pending. It will be judged only by this stored rule: Trump issues no endorsement of any 2028 Republican presidential candidate before primary voting begins (Iowa/New Hampshire, early 2028) Deadline or event: 2028-12-31.