Trump Rules Out 2028 Vice Presidency Amid Third Term Speculation

President Donald Trump has publicly ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 U.S. election, dismissing the idea as "too cute" and "not right," despite some supporters proposing this as a legal loophole to extend his time in office beyond the two-term limit set by the 22nd Amendment. However, Trump did not categorically rule out seeking a third presidential term, stating he "would love to do it" and highlighting his strong approval numbers. His remarks came amid speculation fueled by the distribution of "Trump 2028" hats and comments from allies like Steve Bannon, who assert there is a plan for Trump to remain in power beyond the constitutionally mandated limit. Constitutional scholars generally reject these theories, noting the 22nd Amendment prohibits more than two elected presidential terms and the 12th Amendment bars anyone constitutionally ineligible for president from becoming vice president. Trump also praised figures like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential candidates, suggesting a strong Republican group. The ongoing discussion reflects Trump’s complex positioning on his political future and the legal boundaries of presidential term limits.