Washington
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he would like to seek a third term in the White House in 2028, but said the law remains a major obstacle to such a bid.
Asked about the possibility of running for another term, Trump’s remarks come amid continuing speculation among his supporters about whether he could remain in office beyond the constitutionally permitted two elected terms. The US Constitution’s 22nd Amendment states that no person can be elected president more than twice.
Trump began his second presidential term in January 2025 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. He had previously served as president from 2017 to 2021. A successful third-term bid would therefore require overcoming the constitutional restriction.
The possibility of Trump seeking another term has repeatedly generated political debate in the United States. Some of his supporters have promoted the idea, while Trump has occasionally made comments that have fuelled speculation without presenting a clear legal or political plan to pursue a third term.
His latest response appeared to acknowledge both his personal interest and the legal barrier. Trump said that “everybody wants me to do” it, while reiterating that the law is strong on the matter.
The comments are likely to keep the third-term debate alive among Trump’s supporters and opponents. However, any attempt to run in 2028 would face significant constitutional questions and would require changes to the existing legal framework. For now, Trump’s statement stops short of announcing any formal effort to seek a third term.
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“I’d love to, but the law is very strong.” He added that he is frequently asked about the issue and indicated that the legal restrictions on presidential terms would make another campaign difficult.