Donald Trump jokes about 2028 presidential run despite term limits

Donald Trump, the 80‑year‑old U.S. president, joked at a rally in Georgia that he would announce a candidacy for the 2028 election, saying “I’m here to announce my candidacy… it’s a joke.”

He reminded listeners that the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms, meaning he is ineligible for a third term after serving 2017‑2021 and 2025‑2029. Trump often repeats such jokes, citing strong support from MAGA followers and noting that potential Republican successors such as JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio could run instead.