US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, saying he would "love to do it". However, he dismissed the notion of running as vice president in 2028, an idea proposed by some supporters as a potential workaround to the US Constitution, which prevents presidents from serving more than two terms.

During his trip to Asia, Trump told reporters that the suggestion was "too cute" and "wouldn't be right". Speaking aboard Air Force One while traveling from Malaysia to Japan, he added that although he technically "would be allowed" to run again as vice president, he had no plans to do so.
"I think people wouldn't like that," Trump said. "It's too cute. It wouldn't be right."

When asked about the possibility of a third term, the president remarked, "I haven't really thought about it. But I have the best poll numbers that I've ever had."

Trump also named potential successors for the Republican ticket, including Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, describing them as "unstoppable".
"All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people, which they don't," he added, referring to Democrats.

Can Trump Legally Serve a Third Term?

Under the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, no president may serve more than two terms. Repealing that amendment would require approval from two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention convened by two-thirds of state legislatures — a process widely viewed as improbable.

Despite this, speculation about Trump seeking a third term has continued. Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon recently claimed there is a "plan" to ensure Trump remains in power.
"Trump is going to be president in '28, and people ought to just get accommodated with that," Bannon told The Economist. "At the appropriate time, we'll lay out what the plan is."

Back in March, Trump had told reporters he would "probably not" run again, though he later insisted he was "not joking" about the idea.

Democrats Eye the 2028 Race

It remains uncertain which Democrats will enter the 2028 presidential race, though several prominent figures have hinted at their intentions. On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom admitted he would "be lying" if he said he wasn’t seriously considering a campaign. Former Vice-President Kamala Harris also told reporters she may run again, saying she could "possibly" be president in the future.