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Trump Doubts 2028 Run as GOP Contenders Emerge

8/6/2025

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In a candid CNBC interview, President Donald Trump revealed that a third term in 2028 seems unlikely, despite his ambitions. He pointed to constitutional limits and highlighted his enduring popularity, fueled by public support for tariffs. As Trump steps back, potential Republican successors like JD Vance and Marco Rubio are beginning to rise.

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In a candid CNBC interview, President Donald Trump revealed that a third term in 2028 seems unlikely, despite his ambitions. He pointed to constitutional limits and highlighted his enduring popularity, fueled by public support for tariffs. As Trump steps back, potential Republican successors like JD Vance and Marco Rubio are beginning to rise.