US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (August 5) that he would like to run for the president in 2028, but quickly alleviated expectations by adding, “probably not.”
“No, probably not, probably not. I would like … I have the best voting numbers I’ve ever had,” Trump said in an interview with CNBC, referring to his current popularity between Republican voters and a wider national vote.
While Trump did not rule out the opportunity to run again after his current term, his comments suggest that he can rely on the search for the third term.
The note comes when Trump continues to control the Republican Party.
His short commentary – mixing trust in his popularity with hesitation of extending his political future over 2028 – is likely to cause fresh speculation between supporters and political observers about the future leadership of the Republican Party.
Trump’s hint of 2028 follows a number of recent campaigns, where he repeatedly emphasized his record in the office. In 2028, however, Trump would be older than today President Biden.
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Trump teases 3.
Despite the 22nd amendment, which clearly limited US presidents to two terms, Trump has repeatedly indicated the possibility of looking for the third term – disturbance of speculation and controversy.
In March 2025, Trump spoke to NBC News in March 2025 and said, “Many people want me to do it,” and added that he “did not” about a possible third term. He even suggested that there were “methods” as it happens without developing what it could be.
Vice President as Backdoor?
When in the same interview he asked about a screenplay in which his vice president JD could run for office and then transfer power to him, Trump did not rule out this idea. He acknowledged the possibility and other debate on how serious his intentions could be, further provoked a debate.
At the beginning of May 2025, Trump reaffirmed that it intends to serve only two terms, but acknowledged the continuing pressure of the Allies. “It’s something you can’t do to the best of my knowledge. I don’t know if it’s constitutional, that they won’t allow you to do it or anything else,” he said, and it seemed to question the legitimacy or interpretation of the rule.
Constitutional obstacles are high
The US Constitution is clear in this matter. Ratified in 1951, 22. Appendices state:
“No person will be elected to the President’s office more than twice.”
Changing or canceling this amendment would be extremely difficult. It would require either:
Voting two -thirds most of the House and the Senate, or
The Constitutional Convention called two -thirds of US state lawmakers.
In both cases, the proposed change must be ratified by three quarters of the states.
2028 speculation is likely to grow
As the election cycle 2028 approaches, Trump’s mixed reports are expected to maintain supporters and critics on the edge. His repeated teasing of the third term, even in the face of explicit constitutional limits, ensures that an interview around his future role in American politics will remain active.
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