Trump fumes as GOP senator’s breakaway moves spark 2028 presidential buzz

Speculation is growing that Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run, and President Donald Trump is reportedly “frustrated and confounded” by the chatter, according to Axios. Once closely aligned with the MAGA agenda, Hawley has repeatedly broken with the White House on issues ranging from Medicaid cuts and congressional stock trading to limits on Trump’s military authority, prompting public attacks from the president and irritation among his allies. As Trump quietly signals support for other potential successors, the senator’s independent streak is increasingly seen as an early challenge to Trump’s hold on the party’s future.

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