Donald Trump has conceded that he has only a “little more than three years” left of his term as president, just days after posting an AI-generated image of himself holding a “Trump 2028” sign. Speaking at the White House Christmas party on Monday, Trump said, “We have a little more than three years left and three years for Trump is an eternity,” prompting laughter from the crowd.
The remarks contrast sharply with his Truth Social post on Saturday, which suggested he might seek a third term. Despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting anyone from serving more than two terms, Trump has previously flirted with the idea, offering $50 “Trump 2028” hats and receiving support from allies like Steve Bannon, who claimed there is “a plan” for Trump to run again.
In October, Trump admitted he is “not allowed” to run for a third term, but when asked about circumventing the amendment by running as vice president, he said he would “be allowed” to do that, though he called it “too cute.” House Speaker Mike Johnson later dismissed the possibility, stating that Trump understands the constitutional constraints.
Trump eventually acknowledged that the Constitution makes it “pretty clear” he cannot run again after his current term expires. “I'm not allowed to run. It's too bad, but we have a lot of great people,” he told reporters.
