Donald Trump has ruled out running for vice president in 2028, dismissing an unorthodox proposal floated by some supporters to circumvent the US Constitution's two-term limit. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday, the US president said he 'would love' a third term but deemed the VP gambit 'too cute' and 'not right'.
The 22nd Amendment prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice. Some allies had suggested Trump could stand as vice president, with a figurehead president resigning to allow him to assume the top job. Trump acknowledged the possibility, saying 'I'd be allowed to do that', but added: 'I wouldn't do that. The people wouldn't like that.'
Trump's remarks came during his five-day Asia trip, where he aims to secure a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He expressed respect for Xi and predicted a deal. He also expressed willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump in November, hinted at another presidential run in 2028. Trump, who has teased a third term with 'Trump 2028' hats, praised potential successors like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, calling them 'great people' who could form an 'unstoppable' group.
