Overview
- The Trump Organization began selling 'Trump 2028' hats and shirts on April 24, signaling continued hints at a third-term bid by President Donald Trump.
- The merchandise, priced at $50 for hats and $36 for shirts, features slogans like 'Rewrite the Rules,' referencing constitutional barriers to a third term.
- President Trump has repeatedly stated he is 'not joking' about exploring methods to seek a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment explicitly prohibiting it.
- Rep. Andy Ogles introduced a proposed amendment to allow non-consecutive third terms, though it faces significant legal and political hurdles in Congress and state legislatures.
- Eric Trump promoted the merchandise online, claiming high sales, while legal experts and political analysts remain skeptical of any realistic path to a third term.