News|Donald TrumpTrump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he ‘would love’ a third termUS president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.
United States President Donald Trump has stated he will not pursue a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2028 election. However, he has expressed interest in serving a third term as president, despite the constitutional limitations.
United States President Donald Trump has stated he will not pursue a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2028 election. However, he has expressed interest in serving a third term as president, despite the constitutional limitations.
The U.S. Constitution prohibits individuals from being elected to the presidency more than twice. Trump, who served his first term from 2017 to 2021, began his second term in January 2025. He has previously alluded to the possibility of a third term in various public statements.
Legal scholars indicate that Trump is also ineligible to serve as vice president because the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states, "No person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States."
United States President Donald Trump has stated he will not pursue a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2028 election.
During a conversation with reporters on Air Force One, Trump dismissed the idea of running for vice president, stating it would be inappropriate. He reiterated his interest in a third term by saying, “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.” However, he has not committed to any legal challenges regarding a third-term candidacy.
While discussing potential future candidates, Trump mentioned Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as strong contenders for the presidency in 2028.
Trump made these remarks during his travel from Malaysia to Japan, following his participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur. His itinerary includes a stop in Tokyo and a visit to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, where he is scheduled to meet with several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
