US President Donald Trump on Monday clearly ruled out the possibility of becoming the Vice President in the 2028 elections, but did not give any clear answer on contesting for the presidency for the third time. He said, ‘This would be a very clever thing, people will not like it. This would not be right.
Denial of possibility of becoming Vice President
President Trump was talking to reporters while traveling from Malaysia to Tokyo. He said, ‘I have no intention of becoming the Vice President. It will look like a joke, and people will not accept it. According to Reuters, Trump has several times jokingly talked about becoming president for the third time. He even wore a ‘Trump 2028’ cap in rallies. However, under the 12th Amendment of the US Constitution, a person who is not eligible to become President cannot become Vice President.
Bannon’s claim- ‘Plan to change the 22nd Amendment’
Donald Trump’s former strategic advisor Steve Bannon told The Economist that he is working on a plan to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, so that Trump can contest elections for the third time. Bannon said, ‘Trump will become president in 2028 and a plan is ready for this.’
I haven’t thought about it yet- Trump
On the question of fighting in court for a third term, Trump said, ‘I have not considered it yet.’ He also said that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are ‘excellent leaders’ and can become strong contenders for the presidency in 2028.
Increased uncertainty in the Republican Party
This statement of US President Donald Trump has increased the confusion about the future of the Republican Party. Many leaders within the party are already preparing for 2028, while some Trump supporters want him to remain in power for a long time.

