Betting Odds Reveal 2028 Presidential Frontrunner

With Donald Trump constitutionally ineligible to seek a third term after the next four years, speculation is already mounting over who might step forward to succeed him in 2028.

Vice President-elect JD Vance is emerging as the leading contender for the 48th presidency, holding a 25% probability (+300 odds), according to SportsBettingDime.

As vice president, Vance would be the immediate successor if Trump is unable or unwilling to complete his term. Since 1933, only five vice presidents have successfully transitioned into the role of commander-in-chief through election, as noted by the New York Post.

At 40 years old, Vance tops the odds, followed by notable figures such as former first lady Michelle Obama (+500), California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom (+550), Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis (+800), former Democratic congresswoman-turned-Republican advocate Tulsi Gabbard (+1000), and right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson (+1400), according to the report.

Also on the list is Vice President Kamala Harris (+2500), tied with media mogul Oprah Winfrey and edging past Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (+3300). Shapiro, notably, was not chosen as Harris’ running mate, despite some Democratic strategists believing his selection could have secured Pennsylvania for their party.

Other prominent names include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (+1400), ex-UN Ambassador Nikki Haley (+2500), Donald Trump Jr. (+4000), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (+5000), and actor-turned-wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (+6600).

Surprisingly, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk also appears in the lineup (+5000), despite being constitutionally barred from the presidency due to his South African birthplace. Sharing Musk’s odds are Ivanka Trump (+5000), Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (+5000), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (+5000), and former Representative Liz Cheney (+6600).

Several of these individuals have been the focus of presidential speculation in the past. Michelle Obama, for example, remains a beloved figure among Democrats and a top choice nationally. Though her associates suggest she dislikes the rigors of campaigning, Obama has been active in supporting Democratic candidates since her husband left the presidency in 2017.

Governor Gavin Newsom has similarly been floated as an alternative to President Biden. Though Biden’s age and mental fitness have sparked concern, Newsom has remained a loyal supporter of the 81-year-old president. Newsom, however, faces term limits, preventing him from running for reelection in 2026.

Governor Ron DeSantis also confronts term limits and cannot seek reelection in 2026. Unlike Newsom, DeSantis challenged his party’s dominant figure—Trump—for the presidency but did so unsuccessfully.

Meanwhile, a moderate Democrat who briefly opposed President Biden in the Democratic primaries has become the latest to applaud Trump’s inclusive approach to his incoming administration.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) recently expressed openness to serving in Trump’s administration, saying during an interview with NewsNation: “I am not a big fan of the president himself, but I understand the MAGA movement. I understand why people are angry.”

Commenting on Trump’s historic victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Phillips indicated his willingness to help reshape Washington dynamics. “If there is a job that could help the country and that my skillset would be useful for — anybody should consider that,” he remarked Thursday.

“I understand why this federal government needs to be reformed,” he elaborated, emphasizing the importance of ensuring “competency and integrity” in leadership.

Phillips further noted, “If we come to a point where no Democrat would want to serve in a Republican administration and vice versa, we’re limiting 50% of the universe of potential appointees. That’s what I’m trying to overcome.”

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