According to CoinMeta, and as reported by Politico, following the mid-term election losses, an increasing number of Republican lawmakers are supporting Secretary of State Mike Rubio to run for the 2028 presidential election, believing that Vice President Mike Pence, due to his close ties with the Trump administration and the Iran war, may be dragged down by the electoral setbacks. Indiana Representative Todd Stutzman stated that Rubio is the candidate best capable of uniting the Republican Party. However, Rubio has currently indicated that he is focused on his current duties and has not considered running in 2028. Other potential candidates include Florida Governor Rick DeSantis, senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, while Pence still retains the support of some Republican lawmakers.