Overview
- Aboard Air Force One this week, the president first said he would love to run again, then the next day acknowledged the Constitution makes him not allowed to run.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said there is no realistic path to amend the Constitution for a third term and characterized the 'Trump 2028' hat as trolling.
- Steve Bannon told The Economist there is a plan for Trump to be president in 2028, and a group called the Third Term Project says it is drafting a blueprint despite legal uncertainty.
- Constitutional scholars cite the 12th Amendment to argue a vice-presidential route is not lawful for a two-term president, rejecting a backdoor return to the Oval Office.
- Some Republicans treat the notion playfully or dismiss it outright, while merchandise and fundraising tied to 'Trump 2028' continue to capitalize on the talk.