Trump's Third Term: Can He Break the Rules?

USATue Oct 28 2025
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Donald Trump, the current U. S. president, has hinted at running for a third term in 2028, despite the constitutional limit of two terms. At 79, he is the oldest president ever, but he claims to have the best health reports for his age. He even has "Trump 2028" merchandise on sale, showing his interest in another run. The U. S. Constitution is clear: no president can serve more than two terms. This rule was made after Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served four terms. Legal experts say Trump cannot run again, and changing the Constitution is nearly impossible. Some of Trump's supporters have suggested he run for vice president and then take over if the president steps down. But Trump thinks this idea is "too cute" and wouldn't be right. Plus, the Constitution says he can't be vice president either if he can't be president. Trump has changed his stance on a third term over time. He has joked about it, said he's not looking to do it, and then hinted at it again. His approval ratings have been low, and most Americans oppose the idea of him running again. In short, Trump might want a third term, but the Constitution says no, and most people agree with the Constitution.