Will Donald Trump Run in 2028? Insights from U.S. Politicians
U.S.
House Speaker Mike Johnson provided a clear answer regarding Donald Trump’s potential participation in the 2028 presidential elections.
During a press conference, he openly discussed his conversation with the former president and his thoughts on running again, emphasizing that the U.S.
Constitution explicitly prohibits any individual from serving more than two terms as president.
This rule is enshrined in the 22nd Amendment, adopted in 1951, and it aims to prevent lifelong rulership.
Johnson, a constitutional lawyer by profession, highlighted that Trump fully understands this restriction despite his popularity among supporters who wish to see him in office longer.
According to the speaker, for Trump, these plans are not just political strategizing — he often jokes about this topic, using irony or trolling opponents, especially Democrats.
Regarding potential constitutional amendments, Johnson stated that such changes would require a decade-long ratification process across all states, making them unlikely.
Nevertheless, Trump, according to the president, does not rule out running in the future, although he is aware of the legal constraints.
Currently, Trump’s approval ratings are declining, yet he continues to demonstrate patience and irony about his potential candidacies, without providing definitive statements on his plans for 2028.
Observers also note the difficulty and lengthy nature of amending the Constitution, which could take around ten years, complicating any attempts to change the term limits.
Despite these challenges, Trump recently declared that he would be happy to run in 2028 and suggested that his potential opponents could be Vice President Dan Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
However, he also emphasized that he has no intention of engaging in cunning schemes, such as trying to become vice president to then return to the White House.
These political moves reflect the complexity and intricacies of U.S.
constitutional law regarding presidential terms and candidacies.