This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads trader consensus at 49% implied probability for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, buoyed by his high-profile congressional hearings this week defending Trump administration health reforms, budget cuts, and chronic disease initiatives, enhancing his outsider appeal aligned with MAGA priorities. Vice President J.D. Vance follows at 39% after recent odds declines linked to foreign policy challenges, including stalled Iran negotiations where he played no visible role. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits at 21%, lifted by a strong 35% CPAC straw poll in late March and donor enthusiasm signaled to President Trump, though he has pledged not to challenge Vance. Term-limited Trump’s endorsement looms as the pivotal factor in this open primary field ahead of 2026 midterms.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
We anticipate rolling out a new rewards and oracle-resolution system later this year that will generate returns on your positions, at which point there will be a simple 1-click migration.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads trader consensus at 49% implied probability for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, buoyed by his high-profile congressional hearings this week defending Trump administration health reforms, budget cuts, and chronic disease initiatives, enhancing his outsider appeal aligned with MAGA priorities. Vice President J.D. Vance follows at 39% after recent odds declines linked to foreign policy challenges, including stalled Iran negotiations where he played no visible role. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits at 21%, lifted by a strong 35% CPAC straw poll in late March and donor enthusiasm signaled to President Trump, though he has pledged not to challenge Vance. Term-limited Trump’s endorsement looms as the pivotal factor in this open primary field ahead of 2026 midterms.
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Apr 28 2026
The Guardian publishes an analysis that Tucker Carlson is “the most likely GOP nominee for 2028” after his recent apology to Trump and growing media profile
Tucker Carlson rises to 6%2%
Broad media consensus that Carlson is positioning himself for the nomination lifted the odds again, bringing the
Apr 24 2026
White House insiders acknowledge Rubio's rising profile as a serious 2028 contender due to his foreign policy savvy and MAGA base appeal
Marco Rubio dips to 21%1%
Recognition of Rubio's growing influence and appeal in the administration sustained his market value near recent highs.
Apr 14 2026
Key Vance aides exit to lobbying firms, interpreted as groundwork for a 2028 presidential campaign independent of Trump World, indicating campaign preparations and sustaining
Key Vance aides exit to lobbying firms, interpreted as groundwork for a 2028 presidential campaign independent of Trump World, indicating campaign preparations and sustaining market support
Apr 1 2026
Announcement of Vance’s upcoming book "Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith" while serving as Vice President intensifies speculation about his 2028 run, maintaining market
J.D. Vance rises to 39%2%
Announcement of Vance’s upcoming book "Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith" while serving as Vice President intensifies speculation about his 2028 run, maintaining market interest
Mar 23 2026
Reports of growing donor support and a "draft Rubio" movement emerge amid speculation of a Rubio-Vance ticket
Marco Rubio drops to 22%6%
While donor enthusiasm increased, uncertainty about the ticket configuration and Vance's position led to some
Mar 9 2026
Rubio indicates 50-50 chance of running in 2028 in March interview; speculation grows on his candidacy
Marco Rubio jumps to 27%12%
Rubio's public openness to a presidential run and increased speculation about his candidacy caused a sharp
Mar 6 2026
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene floats a Tucker Carlson 2028 presidential bid and defends him against Trump’s criticism
Tucker Carlson jumps to 8%7%
Greene’s public suggestion that Carlson should run, coupled with her defense of his anti‑Iran stance, sparked a sharp market rally, producing the highest
Jan 10 2026
Rubio gains GOP attention after leading U.S. hardline moves on Venezuela; Trump relies on Rubio for foreign policy leadership
Marco Rubio jumps to 16%7%
Rubio's prominent role in foreign policy, especially regarding Venezuela, and Trump's reliance on him boosted his stature and market
Jan 3 2026
Successful Venezuelan operation highlighted Rubio’s role, boosting Rubio’s odds and further reducing Trump’s perceived chances
Donald Trump dips to 2%1%
Successful Venezuelan operation highlighted Rubio’s role, boosting Rubio’s odds and further reducing Trump’s perceived chances
Dec 21 2025
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president at AmericaFest, promising strong organizational support for his 2028 campaign, further solidifying his frontrunner
J.D. Vance rises to 55%1%
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president at AmericaFest, promising strong organizational support for his 2028 campaign, further solidifying his frontrunner status
Dec 15 2025
Donald Trump declares Tucker Carlson “has lost his way” after Carlson denounces the U.S. strike on Iran
Tucker Carlson dips to 1%2%
Trump’s dismissal of Carlson as not representing MAGA reduced perceived viability, driving the
Dec 1 2025
President Trump explicitly states he will not be the Republican 2028 nominee, naming JD Vance and Marco Rubio as likely successors, causing a sharp drop in his nomination
Donald Trump dips to 3%2%
President Trump explicitly states he will not be the Republican 2028 nominee, naming JD Vance and Marco Rubio as likely successors, causing a sharp drop in his nomination probability
Nov 17 2025
Ted Cruz publicly attacks Tucker Carlson’s isolationist stance, framing himself as the traditional foreign‑policy Republican
Tucker Carlson dips to 2%2%
Cruz’s criticism of Carlson’s opposition to the Iran strike and his “poison” comment signaled a rival GOP figure challenging Carlson’s credibility, pushing the market down.
Nov 13 2025
Vance reveals plans to discuss a possible 2028 presidential run with Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, signaling serious consideration and increasing market confidence
J.D. Vance jumps to 59%5%
Vance reveals plans to discuss a possible 2028 presidential run with Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, signaling serious consideration and increasing market confidence
Nov 7 2025
Rubio privately tells confidants he supports JD Vance as 2028 frontrunner and would not challenge him
Marco Rubio dips to 6%2%
Rubio's private endorsement of Vance as the likely nominee and his pledge to support him reduced speculation about a Rubio primary challenge, contributing to a
Oct 27 2025
Trump publicly rejects a 2028 vice‑presidential bid while keeping a vague door open to a third term, dampening expectations for his own nomination
Donald Trump plunges to 5%46%
Trump publicly rejects a 2028 vice‑presidential bid while keeping a vague door open to a third term, dampening expectations for his own nomination
Sep 24 2025
Vance presents himself as a hardline Trump defender and emerging 2028 candidate during a speech in Concord, North Carolina, reinforcing his positioning within the GOP and boosting
J.D. Vance rises to 56%3%
Vance presents himself as a hardline Trump defender and emerging 2028 candidate during a speech in Concord, North Carolina, reinforcing his positioning within the GOP and boosting his profile
Sep 5 2025
YouGov poll shows 33% of Republicans would consider supporting Rubio in 2028 primaries
Marco Rubio jumps to 16%7%
Growing grassroots support indicated by polling raised Rubio's profile as a viable contender, leading to a
Jul 18 2025
Trump‑aligned “Third Term Project” rally and early polling give Trump a surge in nomination odds, driving the
Donald Trump surges to 51%36%
Trump‑aligned “Third Term Project” rally and early polling give Trump a surge in nomination odds, driving the
Jul 18 2025
Trump formally nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State; Senate confirms unanimously on January 20, 2025
Marco Rubio drops to 7%7%
Rubio's official appointment and confirmation as Secretary of State marked his transition from senator to a high-profile executive role, initially causing uncertainty about his presidential ambitions and a
Jul 15 2025
J.D. Vance posts cryptic message hinting at 2028 presidential ambitions with #Trump2028 hashtag and photo wearing Trump cap, sparking widespread speculation about his future
J.D. Vance surges to 55%26%
J.D. Vance posts cryptic message hinting at 2028 presidential ambitions with #Trump2028 hashtag and photo wearing Trump cap, sparking widespread speculation about his future candidacy
Mar 15 2025
Trump’s “third‑term” interview sparks speculation and pushes “Trump‑2028” merchandise, lifting odds of his nomination
Donald Trump surges to 51%39%
Trump’s “third‑term” interview sparks speculation and pushes “Trump‑2028” merchandise, lifting odds of his nomination
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads trader consensus at 49% implied probability for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, buoyed by his high-profile congressional hearings this week defending Trump administration health reforms, budget cuts, and chronic disease initiatives, enhancing his outsider appeal aligned with MAGA priorities. Vice President J.D. Vance follows at 39% after recent odds declines linked to foreign policy challenges, including stalled Iran negotiations where he played no visible role. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits at 21%, lifted by a strong 35% CPAC straw poll in late March and donor enthusiasm signaled to President Trump, though he has pledged not to challenge Vance. Term-limited Trump’s endorsement looms as the pivotal factor in this open primary field ahead of 2026 midterms.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
We anticipate rolling out a new rewards and oracle-resolution system later this year that will generate returns on your positions, at which point there will be a simple 1-click migration.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the named individual wins and accepts the 2028 nomination of the Republican Party for U.S. president. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of official Republican Party sources.
Any replacement of the Republican nominee before election day will not change the resolution of the market.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads trader consensus at 49% implied probability for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, buoyed by his high-profile congressional hearings this week defending Trump administration health reforms, budget cuts, and chronic disease initiatives, enhancing his outsider appeal aligned with MAGA priorities. Vice President J.D. Vance follows at 39% after recent odds declines linked to foreign policy challenges, including stalled Iran negotiations where he played no visible role. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits at 21%, lifted by a strong 35% CPAC straw poll in late March and donor enthusiasm signaled to President Trump, though he has pledged not to challenge Vance. Term-limited Trump’s endorsement looms as the pivotal factor in this open primary field ahead of 2026 midterms.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
Apr 28 2026
The Guardian publishes an analysis that Tucker Carlson is “the most likely GOP nominee for 2028” after his recent apology to Trump and growing media profile
Tucker Carlson rises to 6%2%
Broad media consensus that Carlson is positioning himself for the nomination lifted the odds again, bringing the
Apr 24 2026
White House insiders acknowledge Rubio's rising profile as a serious 2028 contender due to his foreign policy savvy and MAGA base appeal
Marco Rubio dips to 21%1%
Recognition of Rubio's growing influence and appeal in the administration sustained his market value near recent highs.
Apr 14 2026
Key Vance aides exit to lobbying firms, interpreted as groundwork for a 2028 presidential campaign independent of Trump World, indicating campaign preparations and sustaining
Key Vance aides exit to lobbying firms, interpreted as groundwork for a 2028 presidential campaign independent of Trump World, indicating campaign preparations and sustaining market support
Apr 1 2026
Announcement of Vance’s upcoming book "Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith" while serving as Vice President intensifies speculation about his 2028 run, maintaining market
J.D. Vance rises to 39%2%
Announcement of Vance’s upcoming book "Communion: Finding My Way Back To Faith" while serving as Vice President intensifies speculation about his 2028 run, maintaining market interest
Mar 23 2026
Reports of growing donor support and a "draft Rubio" movement emerge amid speculation of a Rubio-Vance ticket
Marco Rubio drops to 22%6%
While donor enthusiasm increased, uncertainty about the ticket configuration and Vance's position led to some
Mar 9 2026
Rubio indicates 50-50 chance of running in 2028 in March interview; speculation grows on his candidacy
Marco Rubio jumps to 27%12%
Rubio's public openness to a presidential run and increased speculation about his candidacy caused a sharp
Mar 6 2026
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene floats a Tucker Carlson 2028 presidential bid and defends him against Trump’s criticism
Tucker Carlson jumps to 8%7%
Greene’s public suggestion that Carlson should run, coupled with her defense of his anti‑Iran stance, sparked a sharp market rally, producing the highest
Jan 10 2026
Rubio gains GOP attention after leading U.S. hardline moves on Venezuela; Trump relies on Rubio for foreign policy leadership
Marco Rubio jumps to 16%7%
Rubio's prominent role in foreign policy, especially regarding Venezuela, and Trump's reliance on him boosted his stature and market
Jan 3 2026
Successful Venezuelan operation highlighted Rubio’s role, boosting Rubio’s odds and further reducing Trump’s perceived chances
Donald Trump dips to 2%1%
Successful Venezuelan operation highlighted Rubio’s role, boosting Rubio’s odds and further reducing Trump’s perceived chances
Dec 21 2025
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president at AmericaFest, promising strong organizational support for his 2028 campaign, further solidifying his frontrunner
J.D. Vance rises to 55%1%
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorses Vance for president at AmericaFest, promising strong organizational support for his 2028 campaign, further solidifying his frontrunner status
Dec 15 2025
Donald Trump declares Tucker Carlson “has lost his way” after Carlson denounces the U.S. strike on Iran
Tucker Carlson dips to 1%2%
Trump’s dismissal of Carlson as not representing MAGA reduced perceived viability, driving the
Dec 1 2025
President Trump explicitly states he will not be the Republican 2028 nominee, naming JD Vance and Marco Rubio as likely successors, causing a sharp drop in his nomination
Donald Trump dips to 3%2%
President Trump explicitly states he will not be the Republican 2028 nominee, naming JD Vance and Marco Rubio as likely successors, causing a sharp drop in his nomination probability
Nov 17 2025
Ted Cruz publicly attacks Tucker Carlson’s isolationist stance, framing himself as the traditional foreign‑policy Republican
Tucker Carlson dips to 2%2%
Cruz’s criticism of Carlson’s opposition to the Iran strike and his “poison” comment signaled a rival GOP figure challenging Carlson’s credibility, pushing the market down.
Nov 13 2025
Vance reveals plans to discuss a possible 2028 presidential run with Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, signaling serious consideration and increasing market confidence
J.D. Vance jumps to 59%5%
Vance reveals plans to discuss a possible 2028 presidential run with Donald Trump in a Fox News interview, signaling serious consideration and increasing market confidence
Nov 7 2025
Rubio privately tells confidants he supports JD Vance as 2028 frontrunner and would not challenge him
Marco Rubio dips to 6%2%
Rubio's private endorsement of Vance as the likely nominee and his pledge to support him reduced speculation about a Rubio primary challenge, contributing to a
Oct 27 2025
Trump publicly rejects a 2028 vice‑presidential bid while keeping a vague door open to a third term, dampening expectations for his own nomination
Donald Trump plunges to 5%46%
Trump publicly rejects a 2028 vice‑presidential bid while keeping a vague door open to a third term, dampening expectations for his own nomination
Sep 24 2025
Vance presents himself as a hardline Trump defender and emerging 2028 candidate during a speech in Concord, North Carolina, reinforcing his positioning within the GOP and boosting
J.D. Vance rises to 56%3%
Vance presents himself as a hardline Trump defender and emerging 2028 candidate during a speech in Concord, North Carolina, reinforcing his positioning within the GOP and boosting his profile
Sep 5 2025
YouGov poll shows 33% of Republicans would consider supporting Rubio in 2028 primaries
Marco Rubio jumps to 16%7%
Growing grassroots support indicated by polling raised Rubio's profile as a viable contender, leading to a
Jul 18 2025
Trump‑aligned “Third Term Project” rally and early polling give Trump a surge in nomination odds, driving the
Donald Trump surges to 51%36%
Trump‑aligned “Third Term Project” rally and early polling give Trump a surge in nomination odds, driving the
Jul 18 2025
Trump formally nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State; Senate confirms unanimously on January 20, 2025
Marco Rubio drops to 7%7%
Rubio's official appointment and confirmation as Secretary of State marked his transition from senator to a high-profile executive role, initially causing uncertainty about his presidential ambitions and a
Jul 15 2025
J.D. Vance posts cryptic message hinting at 2028 presidential ambitions with #Trump2028 hashtag and photo wearing Trump cap, sparking widespread speculation about his future
J.D. Vance surges to 55%26%
J.D. Vance posts cryptic message hinting at 2028 presidential ambitions with #Trump2028 hashtag and photo wearing Trump cap, sparking widespread speculation about his future candidacy
Mar 15 2025
Trump’s “third‑term” interview sparks speculation and pushes “Trump‑2028” merchandise, lifting odds of his nomination
Donald Trump surges to 51%39%
Trump’s “third‑term” interview sparks speculation and pushes “Trump‑2028” merchandise, lifting odds of his nomination
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