Many Americans have questioned whether the President would try for a third term somehow. As it stands, something would need to change.
And now Donald Trump made a decision on if he’ll run for a third term.
Trump Addresses 2028 Presidential Run Speculation
In a Tuesday phone interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of running for the White House in 2028, which would mark a fourth campaign attempt.
When anchorwoman Rebecca Quick asked, “Are you going to run again? The Constitution…,” Trump responded, “No, probably not.”
However, he later added, “I’d like to run,” citing strong poll numbers and public support for his policies on tariffs and trade deals. He emphasized that voters appreciate his stance against foreign countries “ripping us off.”
The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two elected terms, a rule established after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms and rooted in George Washington’s tradition of stepping down after two terms.
Contextualizing the Discussion with Economic Claims
The conversation arose while Trump was addressing Bureau of Labor Statistics job numbers, which he claimed were “rigged” during the 2024 election to bolster former President Joe Biden’s economic record.
He also highlighted his electoral success, stating, “I got the highest vote in the history of Texas, a record that they say won’t be beaten unless I run again.”
CNBC anchor Joe Kernen initially questioned the claim but confirmed through a network fact-check that Trump indeed received the highest number of votes in Texas history.
This exchange shifted to speculation about Trump’s future political ambitions, with Kernen referencing Trump’s tensions with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, asking if Trump would fire him, to which no direct response was provided in the discussion.
Trump’s Stance on Political Legacy and Succession
Trump has previously addressed speculation about a third term, noting in a May interview with MSNBC’s Kristen Welker that while he viewed strong public support for a 2028 run as a “compliment,” he was not pursuing it due to constitutional limits.
“I have never had requests so strong as that. But it’s something to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do,” he said.
He expressed confidence in the MAGA movement’s longevity, suggesting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors to carry forward his agenda.
Trump emphasized his focus on achieving “four great years” in his current term and handing over leadership to a “great Republican” to continue his policies, indicating a belief that his political influence could endure without a third term.
