Both Mr. Rubio and Mr. Vance are avowed Christians who proclaim their politics to be an extension of their faith. Mr. Rubio and Mr. Vance — aged 54 and 41, respectively — are viewed as the possible heirs to the MAGA movement. Each was considered a potential running mate for Mr. Trump in the 2024 elections. Mr. Vance made the cut, and is now widely seen as a potential successor of Mr. Trump. Mr. Vance, who joined the Senate in 2023 — 12 years after Mr. Rubio — has been a critic of U.S. interventions abroad.

Source: The Hindu January 11, 2026 00:15 UTC