Washington | October 27, 2025 — ADBN TV
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed suggestions that he could run for vice president in 2028 as a way to remain in power beyond his constitutional two-term limit.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, Trump said although he “would be allowed to do that,” he would not consider such a move, describing it as “too cute” and “not right.”
The U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms, and Trump began his second in January 2025. Some of his supporters have floated the idea that he could return to the presidency through a vice-presidential role if his running mate later vacated the office.
Trump’s remarks follow growing speculation among allies, including his former adviser Steve Bannon, who recently claimed there was “a plan” to keep Trump in power. Bannon told The Economist that “Trump is going to be president in ’28,” suggesting multiple paths to extend his tenure despite constitutional limits.
The 79-year-old president, who previously served from 2017 to 2021, has often teased his supporters with hints of a longer stay in office. Red “Trump 2028” hats have recently appeared on his desk in the Oval Office, further fueling speculation.
Under the 22nd Amendment, U.S. presidents are restricted to two elected terms, a provision that has never been successfully challenged in the nation’s history.
