Donald Trump pushes a 2028 third‑term bid, raising constitutional concerns

President Donald Trump has begun openly discussing the possibility of a third term in the 2028 election, despite the constitutional prohibition of serving more than two elected terms. He has referenced “methods” to achieve this, sold red “Trump 2028” caps, and told NBC he is “not joking.” In a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump suggested elections could be suspended during wartime, implying the 2028 vote might be cancelled.

Analysts note that bypassing the 22nd Amendment would require extraordinary legal maneuvers, such as exploiting the 25th Amendment or having a surrogate candidate resign immediately after election. Proposals have mentioned figures like JD Vance as a possible stand‑in. The discourse is being viewed as part of a broader pattern of democratic backsliding in the United States.