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Jonathan Karl Calls Third-Term Talk 'Trolling,' Says Bannon Aims It at JD Vance

Karl portrays the 'Trump 2028' chatter as tactical messaging constrained by the two-term limit.

Overview

  • Appearing on MS NOW's Morning Joe, the ABC News correspondent said claims about a possible third term are "absolutely trolling."
  • He said Steve Bannon "really started" the narrative and is trolling JD Vance, whom Bannon privately dislikes.
  • Karl noted Trump has flashed "Trump 2028" hats and that he and Bannon have floated talk of him serving into his 80s.
  • He underscored that the Constitution prohibits a third term and framed the chatter as a way to deter would-be MAGA heirs from launching campaigns.
  • Karl added that he doubts Trump is serious about trying to stay beyond a second term and questioned how he would "pass the baton."