President Donald Trump keeps hinting at running for an unconstitutional third term in office. But can he do that?
According to experts on the U.S. Constitution, Trump cannot legally run for a third term in office.
The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two elected terms in office.
Trump was first elected in November 2016. He ran for reelection in 2020 and lost to Joe Biden. Trump argued that the 2020 election was stolen from him.
Americans believed him and carried Trump to a historic win over Kamala Harris in November 2024.
Trump, 79, has said he will use a constitutional loophole that allows him to run as Vice President JD Vance’s running partner in 2028.
While speaking to the press onboard Air Force One, Trump said he would “be allowed” to use the VP loophole.
Trump said he “would love to do” a third term in office, but he recognizes it is unconstitutional.
“I think people wouldn’t like that,” Trump said. “It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right.”
He continued: “I haven’t really thought about it. We have some very good people, as you know… But I have the best poll numbers that I’ve ever had.”
Still, Trump is low-key campaigning for 2028 by selling $50 “Trump 2028” hats on his website store.
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