Trump also named some successors that may take the mantle in 2028 In an interview with NBC, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his thoughts on a potential 2028 run, something he's mentioned wanting to do before. NBC News anchor Kristen Welker asked him if he was serious about a third run, as it would challenge the Constitution, which limits the president. "I will say this – so many people want me to do it.

I have never had requests so strong as that. But it's something that, to the best of my knowledge, you're not allowed to do. I don't know if that's constitutional, that they're not allowing you to do it or anything else.

But, there are many people selling the 2028 hat," Trump said. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT He added, "But this is not something I'm looking to do." His admission comes after it was revealed the President is planning to replace Air Force One with a garish jet from the Qatari government that comes with winding staricase, elevators and a huge bedroom.

In the intewrview, Trump underscored a few names he thought were capable of taking his mantle in 2028, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. However, just a few weeks ago in March, President Donald Trump said, “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, which is the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.

“There are methods which you could do it,” Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC News from Mar-a-Lago, his private club.