Donald Trump Dismisses Third-Term Run Citing Constitutional Law
President Donald Trump told reporters that the law prohibits him from seeking a third term in 2028 despite public interest in another run.
Donald Trump dismissed questions Tuesday night regarding a potential third-term run in 2028, stating that the law is very strong on the matter. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the president acknowledged that while many people want him to run again, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits any person from being elected president more than twice.
This statement follows a period of contradictory signals. Trump previously joked about a third term at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and told NBC's Kristen Welker in March 2025 that he was not joking.
Trump had previously suggested a theoretical path to return to office involving Vice President JD Vance winning the presidency and then resigning to allow Trump to succeed him as vice president. However, constitutional scholars argue the 12th Amendment prohibits this specific route.
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