- Trump says he would ‘love’ a third presidential term.
- He calls the third term idea “too cute,” but it’s not off the table.
- He congratulates Vance and Rubio as “unstoppable” future leaders.
US President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 US elections, an approach proposed by some of his supporters to allow the Republican president to serve an additional term.
“I would be allowed to do that,” Trump said during an exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One.
But he added: “I wouldn’t do that. I think it’s too cute. Yes, I would rule it out because it’s too cute. I think people wouldn’t like it. It’s too cute. It’s not — it wouldn’t be right.”
The remarks are Trump’s latest on the subject, which he has teased in public remarks and with “Trump 2028” hats he hands out at the White House.
No person may be elected a third time to the presidency of the United States, according to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Some have suggested that one way to get around this ban would be for Trump to run for vice president, while another candidate runs for president and resigns, leaving Trump to assume the presidency again. Opponents question whether this would be legal.
Discussing the possibility of a third term, Trump said: “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.”
When a reporter asked him if he wouldn’t rule out a third term, he replied: “Wouldn’t I rule it out? I mean, you’ll have to tell me.”
Referring to Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump also said they were great people who could run for office.
“I think if they were ever a band, it would be unstoppable,” he said. “Really. I believe it.”
