Trump Keeps Door Open for Third Term, Dismisses VP Loophole

Wed Oct 29 2025 01:26:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent interview, President Trump expressed interest in a potential third term in office but rejected the idea of running for vice president as a workaround to U.S. constitutional restrictions.

During a press conference, President Trump stated that he would 'love' to seek a third term as president, although he firmly dismissed the notion of running for vice president in 2028, calling it 'too cute' and asserting it wouldn't be right. While there's speculation about a plan for his return to the presidency, he has yet to outline any specific methods. Trump praised potential successors within his party, highlighting their capabilities compared to Democrats.

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term for the White House, saying he would love to do it.

But Trump rejected the possibility of running for vice-president in 2028 - an idea floated by some supporters as a way for him to circumvent the US constitution that bars the president from running for a third term.

Speaking to reporters during his trip to Asia, Trump described the idea as too cute and said it wouldn't be right.

It is unclear what method he would use to run again. Last week, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon said that a plan was in place to secure the 79-year-old president another term.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to Japan from Malaysia, Trump said that while he would be allowed to run again as vice-president, he had no plans to do so.

I think people wouldn't like that, he said. It's too cute. It wouldn't be right.

Trump commented on the possibility of a third term: I haven't really thought about it. But I have the best poll numbers that I've ever had. He also suggested vice-president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors, calling them unstoppable.

The 22nd amendment of the US constitution bars presidents from seeking a third term. Repealing the amendment would require approval from two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures - a process viewed as highly unlikely.

Last week, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon - who remains a vocal supporter - claimed there was a plan to secure a third term for Trump.

In March, Trump told CNBC he would probably not run again, though he later suggested he was not joking about the possibility.

On the Democratic side, several potential candidates for the 2028 presidential run have already begun to emerge, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris expressing interest.