Overview
- Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said he “would love” a third term and declined to rule out a 2028 bid.
- He rejected a vice-presidential workaround as “too cute,” an approach legal scholars say is barred by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.
- Steve Bannon recently claimed there is a plan to make Trump president in 2028, though he has not provided specifics.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he sees no viable path to a third term and noted that amending the Constitution is unrealistic on the required timeline.
- Outside boosters continue to market the idea through the Third Term Project and “Trump 2028” merchandise as Trump touts J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio as possible successors.