Trump rules out VP run in 2028, teases about third term

Published 27/10/2025, 13:34
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Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out running for the vice presidency in the 2028 U.S. election, an idea some supporters have suggested as a way for him to serve beyond his current term.

"I’d be allowed to do that," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "But I wouldn’t do that. I think it’s too cute. Yeah, I would rule that out because it’s too cute. I think the people wouldn’t like that. It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right."

The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits anyone from being elected to the presidency a third time. Some have proposed that Trump could circumvent this by running as vice president, then assuming the presidency if his running mate resigned - though legal experts have questioned the constitutionality of such a move.

Trump has previously hinted at interest in extending his time in office, even distributing "Trump 2028" hats at the White House.

When asked about the possibility of a third term, Trump said, "I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever." When pressed whether he was ruling out a third term, he responded, "Am I not ruling it out? I mean you’ll have to tell me."

According to prediction market Polymarket, there is only a 7% chance Trump will announce a run for a third term.

During the conversation, Trump also praised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential future candidates.

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