President Donald Trump has signaled that he is not ruling out the possibility of running for a third term in the White House, stating that he would “love to do it.” However, he has firmly rejected a proposal floated by some supporters that he run for vice president in 2028 to circumvent the constitutional term limits. Trump described this idea as “too cute” and stated it “wouldn’t be right.”
The specific method Trump might use to pursue another term remains unclear. This comes after former Trump strategist Steve Bannon claimed last week that a “plan” was already in motion to secure a third term for the 79-year-old president, promising further details at an appropriate time.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his journey from Malaysia to Japan, Trump commented on the vice presidential idea, acknowledging he “would be allowed” to pursue it but has no intention of doing so, suggesting the public wouldn’t appreciate such a move.
When discussing the prospect of a third presidential term, Trump mentioned, “I haven’t really thought about it. But I have the best poll numbers that I’ve ever had.” He also highlighted Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors, calling them “unstoppable,” in contrast to the Democrats.
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms. Repealing this amendment would require a challenging legislative process, including approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, or a constitutional convention. In March, Trump had initially suggested he would “probably not” run again, but later indicated he was “not joking” about the possibility.
Meanwhile, potential Democratic candidates for 2028 are beginning to emerge, with California Governor Gavin Newsom recently telling CBS that he is seriously considering a presidential bid. Former Vice President Kamala Harris also told the BBC that she might run again and could potentially become president in the future.
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