Poll Finds Obama Leads Trump by Double Digits in Hypothetical 2028 Race

A recent poll by Daily Mail and J.L. Partners reveals that President Barack Obama would defeat President Donald Trump by a significant margin in a hypothetical 2028 third-term matchup, with Obama leading 52% to 41%. Obama enjoys strong support among Hispanic (73%) and Black voters (68%), as well as independents (50% to 39%), while Trump maintains solid backing from Republican and rural voters. Despite Trump's expressed interest in a third term, the 22nd Amendment prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms, and changing this would require a challenging constitutional amendment process. Other Democratic contenders such as Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden fare less well against Trump, highlighting Obama's unique appeal within the party. Obama's favorability rating stands at 59%, higher than Trump's 44%, reflecting public comfort with his leadership style compared to Trump's tenure. The poll underscores the ongoing political polarization and the lasting influence both figures have on American politics, although a third term for either remains constitutionally and politically unlikely.