Could Donald Trump run for a third term?

Explainer Explainer Could Donald Trump run for a third term? The two-time president has alluded to wanting a third term - despite the law prohibiting it. But is Donald Trump really likely to try it - and is there any way it could be possible? Jake Levison News reporter Wednesday 25 February 2026 10:38, UK 2:43 Share The US president has said he wants a third term, but can he run again? Why you can trust Sky News Donald Trump is one of two presidents to serve two non-consecutive terms, second only to Grover Cleveland, who did it in the 1800s. But Mr Trump has continually made comments hinting at a third term in office. An amendment to the Constitution, which is the supreme law of the United States, prohibits anyone from serving for more than two terms. But what has the president said, how likely is he to pursue a third term in 2028 - and is it even possible? What has Trump said? He has repeatedly flirted with the idea of serving beyond his two terms, joking about it at rallies and even selling merchandise with "Trump 2028" branding. In his lengthy state of the union address on Tuesday, Mr Trump suggested his current term "should be my third". It appeared to be a reference to his continued unproven claim that the 2020 election he lost to Joe Biden was stolen. 3:55 Share Key takeaways from Trump's 'state of the union' speech On 27 October last year he told reporters he "would love to do it," adding: "I have my best numbers ever." When pressed by a reporter on whether or not he would really pursue a third term, he remained cryptic. "Am I not ruling it out? I mean you'll have to tell me," he said. The president had made similar comments about seeking a third term in an interview with Sky News' US partner NBC News on 30 March 2025. When asked about the possibility, he said: "A lot of people want me to do it. But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it's very early in the administration. "I'm focused on the current," he added. When asked wheth...