Trump Rules Out VP Run for Third Term, Teases Future Possibilities
In a recent statement aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump addressed the swirling speculation about his political future, specifically ruling out a run for vice-president in the 2028 US election. This unconventional path had been suggested by some supporters as a workaround for the constitutional two-term limit, potentially allowing him to reassume the presidency. However, Trump dismissed the idea as “too cute” and not something the public would favor, emphasizing that it “wouldn’t be right.”
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution explicitly prohibits anyone from being elected to the presidency a third time. Despite this, the notion of a vice-presidential gambit involved Trump running as VP with another presidential candidate who would then resign, paving the way for Trump to step up. While the legality of such a move has been widely debated by opponents, Trump has now personally shut down this particular avenue.
Despite ruling out the VP route, Trump expressed a strong desire for a third term as president, stating, “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.” When pressed by reporters on whether he was truly not ruling out a third term, he offered an ambiguous “Am I not ruling it out? I mean, you’ll have to tell me.” He then pivoted to praising potential future Republican leaders like JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, suggesting an “unstoppable” group if they were to form an alliance.
These remarks are consistent with Trump’s history of teasing future political aspirations, often distributing “Trump 2028” hats at the White House. The article also notes that former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in the previous election, is reportedly considering another presidential run in 2028.
Meanwhile, Trump is currently on his longest international journey since taking office, attending trade summits in Asia. He has announced several trade and critical mineral deals with Southeast Asian nations and is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump expressed optimism about reaching a trade war truce and also indicated a desire to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This trip highlights his continued engagement on the global stage, even as domestic political discussions about his future continue. For more US politics news,
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