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The Digest:

United States President Donald Trump has publicly dismissed speculation about running as Vice President in the 2028 election, a legal loophole some supporters have suggested to bypass presidential term limits. Aboard Air Force One, Trump confirmed he "would be allowed to do that" but rejected the idea as a political maneuver that "wouldn't be right."

Key Points:
  • President Donald Trump ruled out running for Vice President in the 2028 election.
  • He acknowledged the legality but called the tactic "too cute" and inappropriate.
  • Supporters had theorized a Vance-Trump ticket could allow Trump to return to power.
  • Former adviser Steve Bannon had claimed "there is a plan" for a third Trump term.
  • Trump's second term began in January 2025, following his first from 2017-2021.
  • The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elected terms.
  • "Trump 2028" caps have been spotted on the President's Oval Office desk.
While loyalists explore theoretical paths to extend his influence, Trump's dismissal reinforces the constitutional boundaries defining American presidential succession, even as speculation persists.

Sources: AFP, Tribune Online