Could a determined President Trump find a way to run for a third term in 2028? Patriots across the nation are exploring possibilities to amend the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to just two terms in office.
At a glance:
• A growing movement among conservatives aims to amend the 22nd Amendment to allow Trump to run again in 2028
• Roman Balmakov’s “Facts Matter” series investigates this initiative gaining traction at CPAC
• Four potential strategies exist for Trump to secure a third term, including constitutional amendment
• Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of serving beyond two terms
• Each pathway faces significant legal, political, and constitutional challenges
Constitutional Pathways to a Trump 2028 Campaign
Conservatives are rallying behind an ambitious plan to amend the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment, which currently prevents President Donald Trump from seeking a third term in 2028. The movement has gained significant momentum at recent Conservative Political Action Conference events where patriots believe Trump deserves more time to complete his mission to Make America Great Again.
Trump himself has previously entertained the possibility of extending his time in office beyond the traditional two-term limit. At a rally in 2019, the President boldly stated, “We are going to win four more years. And then after that, we’ll go for another four years.”
And while the President appears to have been lighthearted about it back then, that was before the Democrats stole an election and shot him. Imagine how he feels about it now.
In fact, he even mentioned it on St. Patrick’s Day this year.
Four distinct strategies have emerged for enabling a Trump third term, according to an analysis by legal experts and constitutional scholars. The most straightforward approach involves officially repealing the 22nd Amendment through the constitutional amendment process, which would require approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
Alternative Pathways to Presidential Continuity
A second strategy involves Trump potentially running as Vice President and later ascending to the presidency if certain conditions are met. Legal scholars remain divided on whether this approach would withstand judicial scrutiny, as the 22nd Amendment’s language could be interpreted differently by a Supreme Court with Trump-appointed justices.
Some supporters have suggested Trump could simply run for a third term and rely on a favorable Supreme Court ruling to validate his candidacy. The court’s current conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump himself, potentially creating a path for a favorable constitutional interpretation.
But there’s the tricky issue of Amy Coney Barrett…
Challenges and Historical Context
If this happens, it won’t be without challenges. The amendment process deliberately requires broad national consensus, making it particularly difficult in today’s politically divided climate, though patriots remain optimistic that Americans will recognize the need for continued Trump leadership.
Shane Trejo, who directs the campaign advocating for this constitutional change, has outlined a strategic approach focusing on building support in Republican-controlled state legislatures. His organization believes that by starting at the state level, they can generate the momentum needed to eventually succeed at the federal level.
If any President could make this happen, though, it’s Trump.