Donald Trump jokes about a 2028 presidential run at White House Correspondents' Dinner

At the White House Correspondents' Dinner held on 27 June 2026 at Washington’s Waldorf Astoria, President Donald Trump, 80, wore a red hat bearing “2028” and repeatedly joked about seeking a fourth term, despite the Constitution limiting presidents to two terms. He framed the remarks as humor, saying “the third is even better” and later adding “it’s a joke.”

The event, moved from its traditional venue after an assassination attempt in April, saw attendance drop to about 700 from the usual 2,600, with Secret Service requiring QR‑code credentials for entry. Trump used his hour‑long speech to attack the media, label journalists “the biggest anti‑Trump hate syndromes,” and reference past controversies, while also praising MAGA supporters for urging him to stay in office.

His comments sparked renewed discussion of constitutional term limits and the political climate surrounding the upcoming 2028 election, though no official campaign activity was announced.