Donald Trump Says He’d ‘Like To’ Run Again in 2028—Despite Constitutional Limits on Third Term

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy once again by alluding that he has interest running for a third term in 2028, despite it being literally impossible based on the current American constitution.

In a recent interview with CNBC, Trump hinted at the idea of a third presidency, saying

"I'd like to run, I have the best poll numbers I've ever had."

However, the U.S. Constitution is firm on the matter. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, clearly limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office, regardless of popularity or voter demand.

Seeking a third term would require extraordinary—and likely unconstitutional—legal maneuvering. But it seems that Trump was determined to make it happen no matter what it takes.

During his March interview with NBC, Trump cryptically suggested that he has methods to make a third term possible. This would suggest some sort of extraordinary-and likely unconstitutional legal maneuvering.

Polymarket Predicts JD Vance To Take The Baton

In response to Trump’s comments, decentralized prediction platform Polymarket has published updated odds for who will succeed him in 2028.

As of the latest forecast, 55% of bettors favor current Vice President JD Vance as the frontrunner for the 48th presidency.

Trump’s odds of returning for a third term stand at just 4%, highlighting broad skepticism about the feasibility of his potential candidacy.

Other names gaining traction among Polymarket users include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—all positioning themselves as viable Republican successors in a post-Trump landscape.

Trump's Crypto Business Controversies

Trump’s remarks come amid growing scrutiny of his blockchain-related ventures. Despite campaigning heavily on pro-crypto regulation during both terms, critics have questioned the legitimacy of his ties to the $TRUMP memecoin and noted his alignment with controversial crypto fundraising methods.

Additionally, renewed news discussions about his alleged past connections to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led opponents to argue that Trump’s legacy continues to raise ethical concerns.

While Trump remains one of the most high-profile supporters of crypto in U.S. politics, his engagement with decentralized technologies has been both praised and criticized, especially as blockchain becomes a growing focus in American regulatory discourse.

Whether Trump will act on his apparent third-term aspirations remains to be seen. Without a constitutional amendment or legal upheaval, such a move would appear unconstitutional.

Still, his comments serve as a reminder of how the boundaries of executive power continue to be tested in an era of unconventional politics.

As speculation swirls and prediction markets pick their favorites, one fact remains clear: the 2028 election could be one of the most unpredictable in modern U.S. history—with or without Trump in the race.