Trump Weighs 2028 Presidential Run, Dismisses VP Role Amid Third Term Speculation
Donald Trump is considering a 2028 presidential run, despite the 22nd Amendment, while rejecting a Vice Presidential bid and praising potential successors.
Trump calls 2028 VP run ‘too cute’ amid third term chatter
New York Daily News
Trump plays coy over third term while boosting Vance-Rubio ticket
Washington Examiner
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Overview
- Donald Trump is actively considering a presidential run in 2028, with Steve Bannon also promoting the idea, despite constitutional limitations on third terms.
- Trump has not definitively ruled out seeking a third term for the White House, expressing interest and claiming to have his best poll numbers ever.
- The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits presidents from seeking a third term, although it does not explicitly prevent someone from serving a third term.
- Trump definitively rejected the idea of running for Vice President in 2028, deeming it "too cute" and not the right choice for him.
- He praised JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential successors for a 2028 ticket, considering them a "dream team" for a future Republican presidential run.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the constitutional challenges and unconventional nature of a potential third Trump term. They highlight the "VP loophole" idea and Steve Bannon's claims, portraying these as attempts to "circumvent" established rules. The focus remains on Trump's statements and the legal hurdles, with less emphasis on broader political context or other candidates.
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The 22nd Amendment prohibits presidents from being elected more than twice, but it does not explicitly forbid serving a third term if not elected; however, this is widely interpreted as barring a third term election.
Donald Trump has definitively rejected the idea of running for Vice President in 2028, calling it 'too cute' and not the right choice for him.
Donald Trump praised JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential successors, calling them a 'dream team' for a future Republican presidential run.
Steve Bannon is actively promoting Donald Trump's potential 2028 presidential run, supporting the idea despite constitutional and political challenges.
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