‘Very hard thing to do’: Trump says not ‘looking’ at third term | World News
In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic, US President Donald Trump hinted he may be open to the idea of running for a third term something the US Constitution clearly doesn’t allow. Though he has often joked about it in the past, his recent comments suggest the idea might be more serious than before.
Trump first began bringing up the possibility of a third term in a joking manner. He would tease his top adviser, Susie Wiles, saying things like, “Susie, close your ears,” before talking about staying in power beyond 2028. But The Atlantic reports that what began as light banter now seems to be turning into a more serious topic within Trump’s circle.
Some of Trump’s supporters and MAGA allies have reportedly started looking for ways around the Twenty-Second Amendment, which states that a US president can only serve two terms. While no official plans have been announced, The Atlantic says advisers are quietly exploring whether there’s any legal way for Trump to run again in 2028.
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When asked directly if he had instructed the Department of Justice to check if a third term could be allowed, Trump denied it but didn’t completely shut down the idea either. He told The Atlantic, “That would be a big shattering, wouldn’t it?” and then laughed, adding, “Well, maybe I’m just trying to shatter.”
Despite acknowledging that it would be very difficult to actually run for a third term, Trump seems to be enjoying the attention and support around the idea. He mentioned that many of his followers regularly chant “Trump 2028” at his rallies, and his company has already started selling “Trump 2028” hats.
“It’s not something that I’m looking to do,” Trump said. “And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.” But his choice of words still left the door slightly open to the idea, making it unclear whether he might actually try to challenge the rule in the future.
This isn’t the first time Trump has shown interest in testing political limits. The Atlantic notes that throughout his second term, he’s pushed boundaries from aggressively using executive power to his tough stance on immigration and trade. His style of leadership has raised questions about how far future presidents might go, especially if they follow Trump’s example of challenging democratic norms.Story continues below this ad
In the same interview, Trump also brushed off concerns that his actions could set a dangerous precedent. When asked whether he worries that future leaders might copy his approach of using power against political opponents, he replied, “Oh, I don’t know. I’ve already gone through it.”
While it’s still unclear whether Trump truly wants a third term or is simply stirring controversy, his comments in The Atlantic interview suggest he enjoys pushing boundaries and watching how people react.
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