- Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy announced he would consider entering the 2028 presidential race if "a bunch of goobers" seek the Republican nomination.
- The 74-year-old senator stated his current plan is to seek re-election to the Senate in two years, though he has spent the last several weeks campaigning on behalf of Republican congressional candidates, suggesting he could be positioning himself as a prominent GOP voice after Trump’s presidency.
- If Kennedy launches a successful White House bid, he would become the third-oldest president to enter office behind Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
- The announcement follows several viral Senate Judiciary Committee hearings where Kennedy engaged in sharp questioning of former special counsel Jack Smith and other officials.
- Kennedy's comments come as Republicans begin positioning themselves for the 2028 election cycle since President Donald Trump is constitutionally barred from a third term.
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