The remark follows months of speculation from pundits, as well as President Donald Trump, throwing Vance's hat in the ring for 2028.
One new poll shows the New York representative beating Vice President Vance by 2% in a hypothetical presidential election
The congresswoman has been largely tight-lipped about the 2028 race and whether she will vie for the presidency or the Senate.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is contemplating a presidential run of his own, has warned that Donald Trump could try to 'rig' the next election.
The early backing of Ms. Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, is notable because she now leads the influential conservative group he founded, Turning Point USA.
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