Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump discusses constitutional third-term workaround but rules out VP gambit — Donald Trump stated aboard Air Force One that while he would be "allowed" to run as vice-president to circumvent the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit, he would rule out such an approach, calling it "too cute" and saying "the people wouldn't like that." He also said he "would love" to serve a third term and has previously distributed "Trump 2028" hats, leaving ambiguity about whether he is definitively foreclosing a third-term bid.
• Trump expressed interest in running for a third term — When asked about the possibility of running for a third term, Trump stated "I would love to do it" and claimed "I've solved eight wars and the ninth is coming." The statement expressed willingness to pursue a constitutionally prohibited third presidential term.
• Trump stated he would not pursue a third term by running as vice president with a puppet candidate. — On Air Force One en route to South Korea, Trump was asked whether he would follow Steve Bannon's suggestion to run for a third term as vice president with a puppet presidential candidate. Trump responded that while he would be legally allowed to do so, he would not pursue such a strategy, calling it "too cute." The statement came amid ongoing speculation about constitutional limits on presidential terms.
• Trump discusses third-term presidency and Twenty-Second Amendment — President Trump has repeatedly discussed the possibility of serving a third term as president, most recently speaking about it to reporters on Air Force One earlier in the week. The Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution prohibits a third term. Trump ally Stephen Bannon told the Economist that "Trump is going to be president in '28 and people just ought to get accommodated with that," claiming there are "many different alternatives" to circumvent the Twenty-Second Amendment. Trump campaign merchandise displaying "Trump 2028" is displayed on bookshelves outside the Oval Office.