Rubio gets short when asked about a potential 2028 run

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With the midterm elections out the way and Donald Trump’s time in office counting down, focus is inevitably turning towards the 2028 presidential race.

However one potential Republican candidate, secretary of state Marco Rubio, did not want to be drawn on whether he is weighing up a run at the White House when quizzed by reporters Monday.

​“I don’t know why you’re wasting your time talking about - I’m not going to talk about...” Rubio began.

​As the reporter continued to ask their question, the secretary said: “I’m not gonna talk about 2028 any longer. I’m just not gonna talk about 2028 anymore.”

Trying a second time, the reporter continued: ​“But I’m just asking about a comment that you’ve made in the past”.

​“And I’m just telling you that - Okay, here’s my answer, you ready?” Rubio responded. “I’m not gonna discuss 2028. I’m not gonna discuss it in any form or fashion, but thank you, but I’m not going to talk about it.”

​The reporter persisted again, asking why Rubio would openly discuss the 2028 presidential election earlier this year but not talk about it now.

​“Cause I have that choice. I can make it. There are things that - we’re not gonna talk about it anymore,” Rubio said. “I can make a choice, but I told you, I’m not gonna answer that question.”

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