Overview
- Speaking to reporters on Air Force One en route to South Korea, Trump said it is “pretty clear” he is not allowed to run again and called it “too bad.”
- He added “we’ll see what happens” and pointed to other Republican prospects for 2028, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Trump rejected a proposed vice‑presidential workaround as “too cute,” ruling out a bid to ascend back to the presidency through the No. 2 slot.
- Johnson said he discussed the limits with Trump and does not see a path to an amendment, noting the two‑thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three‑fourths of states could take years.
- Allies continue to tease 2028 with merchandise and rhetoric — including Steve Bannon’s vague claim of a “plan” — while Trump’s boasts about record polling are disputed by recent surveys.