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."