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Steve Bannon: Trump Has Plan for 2028 Comeback

10/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for U.S. President Donald Trump, told The Economist a plan exists for Trump to win a third term in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment.
He said Trump is gonna be president in ’28, proposed bypassing the amendment, and claimed Trump is an 'instrument of divine will'.
The remarks come as Trump has hinted at a third term, raising concerns about democracy and rule of law.

History

Historical Context

The 22nd Amendment, ratified on February 27, 1951, limits U.S. presidents to two terms, a response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms. This amendment emerged from concerns about power concentration, echoed by leaders like Harry S. Truman. Recent comments by Steve Bannon regarding Donald Trump potentially bypassing this limit reignite debates on presidential authority and democratic integrity, posing significant implications for U.S. governance.

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Story summary

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for U.S. President Donald Trump, told The Economist a plan exists for Trump to win a third term in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment.
He said Trump is gonna be president in ’28, proposed bypassing the amendment, and claimed Trump is an 'instrument of divine will'.
The remarks come as Trump has hinted at a third term, raising concerns about democracy and rule of law.

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