Donald Trump on Monday ruled out a surprise bid to become vice-president in the 2028 election, saying the idea was “too cute” and “wouldn’t be right,” even as he did not definitively close the door on a third term as president. (Reuters)
During a media exchange aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo, Mr. Trump acknowledged that while he would be eligible to run for vice-president, he rejected the option outright. “I would rule that out because it’s too cute. I think the people wouldn’t like that. It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right,” he told reporters. (investing.com)
The context: some of Trump’s loyalists have argued that, given the constitutional restriction under the 22nd Amendment — which prohibits a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice — becoming vice-president might be a workaround to return to power. (Business Standard)
Despite ruling out the VP run, Mr. Trump confirmed he’s not ruling out the possibility of running for president again in 2028. “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever,” he said, adding when pressed: “Am I not ruling it out? I mean you’ll have to tell me.” (investing.com)
He also praised potential Republican Figures for 2028, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stating: “If they ever formed a group, it’d be unstoppable.” (Reuters)
