Trump Contemplates Third Term While Dismissing Vice Presidency Idea

Tue Oct 28 2025 12:13:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent statement, President Trump openly considers the possibility of seeking a third term in office but firmly turns down the suggestion of running for vice president as a loophole.

During a press engagement, President Trump revealed that he has not ruled out running for a third term, a prospect he admits he would love. However, he criticized the idea of pursuing the vice presidency as a workaround to the constitution, stating it would be 'too cute' and 'not right'. Former advisor Steve Bannon indicates that there’s a plan in place for Trump's potential return in 2028.

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term for the White House, saying he would love to do it.

But Trump rejected the idea of running for vice-president in 2028, a suggestion raised by some of his supporters as a way to workaround the US constitution, which bars a president from running for a third term.

Speaking to reporters during his trip to Asia, Trump described the idea as too cute and stated it wouldn't be right.

It remains unclear what strategy he might employ to make a run for the presidency. Recently, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon suggested there was a plan in place to facilitate the 79-year-old president's return.

Onboard Air Force One on his way to Japan from Malaysia, Trump mentioned that while he would be allowed to run again as vice-president, he has no intentions to do so. I think people wouldn't like that, he remarked, further explaining his stance that it was inappropriate.

On the topic of a third term, Trump added: I haven't really thought about it. But I have the best poll numbers that I've ever had. He also suggested vice-president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors, labeling them as unstoppable.

The 22nd amendment of the US constitution prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms. A repeal of this amendment would require a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures, a scenario deemed highly unlikely.

Last week, Bannon expressed confidence, stating, Trump is going to be president in '28, and people ought to just get accommodated with that. As Trump assesses his potential run, Democrats are also starting to position themselves for the 2028 race, with figures like California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris signaling their interest.