Trump Says He Can't Run in 2028

Aboard Air Force One, President Trump acknowledged the 22nd Amendment bars him from seeking a third presidential term, saying "I'm not allowed to run" and calling it "too bad." The remark marks a shift from months of public teasing and earlier comments that he "would love to" run in 2028 and from allies who floated legal theories or plans to allow a third term. He previously rejected a vice‑presidential workaround as "too cute" and wrong. House Speaker Mike Johnson and constitutional scholars have said amending the Constitution is highly unlikely, dismissing any near‑term path. Trump named potential successors — Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — and Vance has described Rubio as a close friend, calling a potential ticket "premature." Critics warn about other workarounds while supporters continue promoting "Trump 2028" rhetoric and merchandise, so speculation and political maneuvering persist despite the concession.