Former President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term for the White House, stating he would 'love to do it'. However, he categorically rejected the idea of running for vice-president in 2028, which some supporters suggested as a way to circumvent the U.S. Constitution's provisions that prevent a president from serving more than two terms.
During a recent trip to Asia, Trump described the suggestion to run as vice-president as 'too cute' and emphasized that it 'wouldn't be right'. This remark raises questions about his intentions and the method he may consider for a potential candidacy. Recently, former strategist Steve Bannon hinted at a 'plan' to ensure that the 79-year-old Trump could secure another term.
On Air Force One, Trump asserted that while he was technically allowed to run again as vice-president, he didn't plan to do so. 'I think people wouldn't like that,' he simply stated.
When asked about a third-term campaign, Trump proclaimed, 'I haven't really thought about it. But I have the best poll numbers that I've ever had.' Furthermore, he pointed out some potential successors in his party, including Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, referring to them as 'unstoppable'.
The possibility of Trump attempting a third term faces serious constitutional hurdles, as the 22nd Amendment prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms without repeal. Achieving such a repeal would require a highly unlikely supermajority approval in Congress or a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.
Recently, Bannon claimed confidence that Trump would be president in 2028, insisting, 'At the appropriate time, we'll lay out what the plan is.' Meanwhile, discussions among potential Democratic contenders for the presidential run are ongoing, with figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice-President Kamala Harris expressing interest.
