President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by refusing to rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in office — despite the U.S. Constitution’s clear prohibition on serving more than two terms.
Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo on Monday, Trump was asked about remarks made by his ally Steve Bannon, who recently claimed that Trump would return as president in 2028. When questioned whether he would challenge the two-term limit in court, Trump replied, “I haven’t really thought about it. We have some very good people, as you know, but I have the best poll numbers I’ve ever had.”
Pressed to identify who he considered “good people,” Trump named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, before adding, “I’m not sure if anybody would run again. I think if they ever formed a group, it would be unstoppable. I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.”
The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment clearly states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
When asked if he might attempt a return to the White House as vice president, Trump said he believed he would “be allowed” to do so but dismissed the idea as “too cute,” adding, “I think the people wouldn’t like that. It wouldn’t be right.”
Despite constitutional barriers — including the 12th Amendment, which bars anyone ineligible for the presidency from serving as vice president — Trump has continued to allude to extending his time in office.
During the exchange, Trump also touted his record, claiming he had “solved eight wars” and was close to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “I saved the lives of millions of people. That’s what’s important,” he said.
When asked directly whether he was ruling out a third run, Trump replied ambiguously: “Am I not ruling it out? I mean, you’ll have to tell me.”
Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, recently told The Economist that Trump “is going to get a third term” and that a plan was already in motion, though he did not elaborate.
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This is not the first time Trump has hinted at serving beyond two terms. Since winning re-election in 2024, he has made several remarks suggesting that he deserves additional time in office. However, in an April 2024 interview with Time magazine, Trump insisted he had no intention of pursuing a third term, saying, “I wouldn’t be in favor of it. I intend to serve four years and do a great job.”
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