Trump sparks controversy with hints of a 2028 presidential bid despite constitutional restrictions

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a wave of controversy after hinting at the possibility of running in the 2028 presidential election, during his speech at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, where he wore a hat bearing the slogan “Trump 2028” and made remarks with a humorous tone regarding a bid for a new term.

The Twenty-Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution stipulates that no person shall be elected President of the United States more than twice. Although a constitutional amendment is legally possible, it requires complex constitutional procedures, including broad approvals within Congress and among the U.S. states, making such a change extremely difficult.

Media reports indicated that Trump’s comments were made in the context of a speech filled with sarcastic remarks and political banter, including references to a third and even a “fourth” term, which sparked widespread debate over whether the remarks reflected a genuine political intention or were simply part of the humor appropriate to the occasion.