Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) selection as former President Trump’s running mate could have major implications for the GOP’s potential succession fight, putting him in early pole position to become the party’s standard-bearer in a post-Trump era. Trump’s vice presidential selection decision was always going to have major ramifications, but those are magnified further as he is limited to a single term, setting up a potential primary battle in 2028 to carry on the ex-president’s mantle.