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Trump Asks If He Should Seek a 'Fourth Term' Despite Two-Term Limit

Constitutional term limits leave the floated idea legally out of reach.

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President Donald Trump addresses the audience during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Donald Trump avoided answering a question about whether Vladimir Putin is a dictator.
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Overview

  • On Thursday, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Record numbers all over the place! Should I try for a fourth term?"
  • The 22nd Amendment prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice.
  • Trump’s phrasing echoes his claim that a future bid would be a "fourth" term by counting the disputed 2020 election.
  • Recent AP-NORC and New York Times–Siena polls show approval around 40% with broad disapproval on major issues, which Trump called "fake" as he threatened a lawsuit against the Times.
  • Allies have hinted at workarounds and marketed "Trump 2028" merchandise, but legal experts say no credible path exists and speculative vice-presidential tactics remain untested under the 12th and 22nd Amendments.