Donald Trump Reveals If He's Really Seeking Third Term as US President
Donald Trump addressed the speculation surrounding his potential run for a third term as President of the United States, acknowledging that the U.S. Constitution restricts a president to two terms. Despite strong requests from supporters, Trump clarified that he is not pursuing a third term, instead focusing on serving a successful second term and preparing to hand over leadership to a capable Republican successor. He expressed confidence in the future of the MAGA movement, asserting that it could thrive without him and mentioning potential leaders such as Marco Rubio and JD Vance. Trump emphasized his intent to achieve significant accomplishments within the next four years. The discussion also touched on the growing interest and merchandise promoting the 2028 election, which Trump found irrelevant to his current plans.
Donald Trump addressed questions about running for a third term, citing constitutional limits that prevent a president from serving more than two terms, and he clarified he is not seeking to change this rule.
Despite strong encouragement from his supporters to pursue a third term, Trump has decided to focus on his current term, aiming to achieve significant goals within the constitutional limits.
Trump expressed his intention to pass the baton to another capable Republican leader after completing his current term and mentioned names like Marco Rubio and JD Vance as potential successors.
He believes the MAGA movement is robust enough to continue without him, suggesting that there is a strong group of individuals who can lead the movement forward.
The interview also highlighted the sale of 2028 merchandise, which Trump dismissed as not aligned with his current intentions, reaffirming that his focus is on the present and immediate future.
Trump mentioned that he plans to make the most of his remaining time in office, emphasizing the importance of achieving four successful years before transitioning leadership.
The conversation on NBC's Meet the Press allowed Trump to outline his future plans and the potential for the Republican party and the MAGA movement beyond his presidency.
Donald Trump is addressing if he’ll be running for office for a third term as President of the United States.
The 78-year-old has previously suggested that he would be trying to serve a third term, despite the constitution stating that a President can be elected into office twice, serving only two, four year terms.
In a new interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump acknowledged the limitations preventing him from seeking a third term and revealed who he thinks could lead the Republican party after him.
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“So many people want me to do it. I have never requests so strong as that, but it’s something that to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do,” he told moderator Kristen Welker in the interview. “I don’t know if that’s constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else, but there are many people selling the 2028 hat… This is not something I’m looking to do.”
“I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,” Trump continued. “I think we’re gonna have four years, and I think four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular.”
When asked if the MAGA movement could continue without him as the leader, he said it could and offered names of who could lead it next.
“I think it’s so strong and I think we have tremendous people. I think we have a tremendous group of people… You look at Marco [Rubio], you look at JD Vance, who’s fantastic. You look at, I could name 10, 15, 20 people right now just sitting here,” he said.