Summary
Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, claimed that there is a plan for Trump to run for a third presidential term in 2028, despite the U.S. Constitution's two-term limit for presidents. Bannon suggested that Trump's supporters are considering various ways to keep Trump in power or influential. The White House has not commented on Bannon's statements.
Key Facts
- Steve Bannon suggested President Trump could run for a third term in 2028.
- The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elected terms.
- Bannon believes there are ways to extend Trump's influence beyond his second term.
- A group called the "Third Term Project" supports changing the Constitution to allow another Trump term.
- Florida lawmaker Randy Fine has proposed repealing the 22nd Amendment for Trump.
- Trump previously said he was not joking about seeking a third term but later suggested he might not run again.
- Bannon's comments reopen discussions about presidential power limits.
