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This is a Watchlist entry. It is a developing story reported by credible outlets that hasn't reached a court ruling, official finding or documented harm yet. It says what to watch for. If that happens, it moves to The Record.

Elections

Third-term talk

DevelopingLast checked Oct 5, 2026

Developing means: Reported by credible outlets, but no ruling, official finding or documented harm yet.

Trump keeps floating a third term, which the 22nd Amendment forbids, from saying there are methods to do it to promoting Trump 2028 merchandise.

What happened

He has worn a Trump 2028 hat and told a dinner crowd he was going to do it again. Steve Bannon has said Trump will get a third term, and a Republican congressman proposed an amendment that would let him run.

What to watch for

Any concrete step toward a 2028 run: a ballot filing, a court case, or movement on a constitutional amendment.

The administration's side

In August Trump said he would love to run but the law is very strong, and he has described some of his remarks as jokes.

Sources

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