Trump, US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate after hinting he may seek a third term in the White House, saying he would love to do it. While the possibility of another Trump presidency remains uncertain under the US Constitution, his comments have reignited speculation about how he might attempt a political comeback beyond 2028. Speaking with reporters during his Asia tour, Trump dismissed the idea of running for vice president as a way to return to power, describing it as too cute and not right. The president made his remarks aboard Air Force One while flying from Malaysia to Japan, responding to questions about the growing talk among his supporters that he could re-enter the Oval Office through unconventional means. I think people wouldn’t like that, Trump said when asked about the vice-president scenario. It wouldn’t be right. It’s too cute. Still, he added that technically, he would be allowed to run again in another capacity — a statement that has stirred constitutional debate among legal scholars and political observers.
Trump Hints at Third Term Bid but Rejects VP Route as Too Cute
When pressed about a potential third term, Trump said he hadn’t given it much thought but pointed to his strong approval ratings. I have the best poll numbers that I’ve ever had, he said confidently. His comments come as allies like former strategist Steve Bannon continue to claim that a plan exists to secure Trump another term in the White House. Bannon recently told The Economist that Trump is going to be president in 2028 and that supporters should get accommodated with that, hinting that a strategy might already be in motion. However, he offered no details on how such a plan would work within the bounds of US law. The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution clearly prohibits any president from serving more than two terms. Changing that would require approval from two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures — a process widely viewed as politically impossible in the current climate.
Despite the constitutional roadblock, Trump remains the dominant figure within the Republican Party. During the same conversation, he praised his vice president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them unstoppable and suggesting they could carry forward his political legacy. All I can tell you is we have a great group of people, he added, taking aim at what he called the weak Democratic lineup. On the Democratic side, several figures have already shown interest in a 2028 presidential bid. California Governor Gavin Newsom admitted he is seriously considering running, while former vice president Kamala Harris told the BBC she may run again, saying she believes she could possibly be president in the future. While it remains unclear how — or if — Donald Trump could pursue a third term, his remarks have ensured the topic remains at the center of American political debate heading into 2028.
