Steve Bannon Claims Plan for Trump’s Third Term in 2028

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, has publicly asserted that Trump will seek a third term in 2028, despite the constitutional limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment, which prohibits any individual from being elected president more than twice. In an interview with *The Economist*, Bannon stated, “He’s gonna get a third term. Trump is gonna be president in ’28, and people ought to just get accommodated with that.” He hinted at the existence of a strategy to circumvent the amendment, saying, “There’s many different alternatives. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is, but there’s a plan.”

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The 22nd Amendment was ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four-term presidency. It explicitly states, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Legal experts widely agree that there is no viable constitutional pathway for Trump to serve a third term, and any attempt to do so would likely provoke significant legal challenges and public backlash.

Bannon Claims Trump Could Seek Unprecedented Third Term in 2028 Despite Constitutional Ban

Trump has previously toyed with the idea of a third term, at times joking about being “president for life” and displaying “Trump 2028” merchandise in the White House. However, he has also stated in interviews that he is “not joking” about the possibility of running again, while at other times suggesting he would “probably not” pursue a third term. This inconsistency has led to speculation about his true intentions.

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Bannon’s comments have sparked alarm among critics who view them as a potential threat to American democracy. Journalist Mehdi Hassan remarked, “They’re literally shouting it out loud! Their plan to overturn the Constitution and democracy.” Critics argue that Bannon’s rhetoric normalizes the idea of circumventing constitutional limits, which could have dire implications for democratic governance.

Bannon Claims Trump Could Seek Unprecedented Third Term in 2028 Despite Constitutional Ban

While some Republican leaders have dismissed Bannon’s claims as unrealistic, others, like Florida Representative Randy Fine, have suggested repealing the 22nd Amendment to allow Trump to run again. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has stated that Trump cannot remain in office without a constitutional change, reinforcing the legal barriers to a third term.

Newsweek

• “Well he’s gonna get a third term. Trump is gonna be president in ‘28 and people ought to just get accommodated with that.” — Steve Bannon, Former Chief Strategist

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• “There are many different alternatives. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is.” — Steve Bannon, on circumventing the 22nd Amendment

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• “is a populist justification for a quasi-dictatorship.” — Zanny Minton Beddoes, Economist Editor-in-Chief

Huntsville Times

As of now, Trump has not officially announced plans to run in 2028, but Bannon’s statements indicate that discussions within Trump’s inner circle are ongoing. The prospect of Trump seeking a third term raises critical questions about the resilience of constitutional norms and the future of American democracy. Whether Bannon’s “plan” will materialize remains uncertain, but the conversation surrounding it underscores the tensions between popular will and constitutional law in the current political climate.

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