WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’d like to run for a third term but is unlikely to pursue one. This is his firmest indication yet that he is not looking to change or bypass the Constitutional limit set out in the 22nd Amendment to compete for president in 2028.
When asked in a CNBC interview whether he would “run again,” Trump said, “No. Probably not.”
“Probably not,” he said a second time with a laugh.
The Constitution restricts presidents to two terms in office. Trump is on his second, non-consecutive term, having previously led the nation from 2017 to 2021.
Allies of Trump, such as former political adviser and far-right podcaster Steve Bannon, have said the Republican should try to seek a third term, and Trump has repeatedly teased the possibility since returning to office in January.
In his Aug. 5 interview with CNBC, he said he’d like to run again, even as he indicated he did not plan to mount another campaign.
“I’d like to run, I have the best poll numbers, I’ve ever had. You know why? Because people love the tariffs,” Trump said.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Trump run again in 2028? Here’s what he just said
