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Louisiana's John Kennedy says he's considering presidential run: 'Why not me on a rainy day?'

Kennedy said he would consider a presidential run while describing reelection as his current plan.

Louisiana's John Kennedy says he's considering presidential run: 'Why not me on a rainy day?'
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Sen. John Kennedy said he would consider a presidential run if he thought he could do a better job than other Republicans, while saying he plans to seek reelection. He also criticized President Donald Trump for publicizing Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number.

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Louisiana senator discussing a possible presidential run

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Donald Trump
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President criticized by Kennedy for publicizing Tom Cotton’s phone number

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Vice president mentioned as a possible presidential rival

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Arkansas senator whose phone number Trump publicized

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John Kennedy Says He Is Considering a 2028 Presidential Run

Outlets agree Kennedy said he may run for president in 2028, while his current plan is to seek reelection to the Senate. Left-leaning outlets frame the possibility as a target of ridicule and link it to criticism of Republican political culture. Center outlets present it as conditional and pair it with Kennedy’s current Senate reelection plans. Right-leaning outlets likewise report a conditional possibility, emphasizing the Republican field Kennedy might face.

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