President Donald Trump said he would welcome the opportunity to seek another term in the White House in 2028, while recognizing that the U.S. Constitution presents a significant legal obstacle to any attempt at a third presidency.
Speaking to reporters, Trump was asked whether he was serious about pursuing another campaign after repeatedly referencing the 2028 election in recent months.
“Everybody asks me that question, and you know that the law is very strong on that,” Trump said, according to IANS.
“I’d love to run, but the law is very strong,” he added.
The question came after Trump was asked about a “Trump 2028” advertisement displayed during a recent dinner event, as well as repeated chants from supporters encouraging him to seek another term.
Trump said the issue is raised with him frequently.
“I get asked by everyone… Even tonight, they’re screaming at the event, ‘2028.’”
Despite his remarks, Trump stopped short of saying he intends to challenge the constitutional prohibition on serving more than two elected terms as president.
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four presidential victories, bars any individual from being elected president more than twice.
Trump has already been elected president on two occasions, first in 2016 and again in 2024, making him ineligible for another elected term under the current Constitution.
