U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the idea of running for vice president in the 2028 election — a move some of his supporters have suggested could allow him to circumvent the constitutional two-term limit and remain in the White House.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, Trump acknowledged that the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment restricts presidents to two terms. However, he noted that, technically, he “would be allowed” to run as vice president — before adding that he had no intention of doing so.
“I wouldn’t do it… I think it’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right,” he said.
Trump, who began his second term in January, previously served as president from 2017 to 2021. He has often hinted that some of his supporters want him to stay in power beyond his current term, despite constitutional limits.
Recently, the 79-year-old president was seen displaying red caps embroidered with “Trump 2028” on a desk in the Oval Office — a move that fueled speculation about his post-term ambitions.
Among his supporters, a popular theory has circulated suggesting that current Vice President JD Vance could run for president in 2028 with Trump as his running mate. Under that scenario, Vance would step down after winning, allowing Trump to assume the presidency again.
The idea gained traction after Trump’s former adviser and Make America Great Again strategist, Steve Bannon, claimed there was “a plan” to keep Trump in power beyond his second term.
“He’s going to get a third term… Trump is going to be president in ’28. People just need to get used to that,” Bannon told The Economist.
When pressed about the constitutional term limit, Bannon said:
“There are many different alternatives. At the right time, we’ll explain what the plan is.”
Despite such claims, Trump’s latest statement appears to shut down any speculation about pursuing a vice presidential run to extend his presidency.
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