The possibility of Trump being elected for the third time cannot be ruled out

US President Donald Trump has not ruled out a third term for the White House, saying he would “love to do it”.

But Trump has ruled out running for vice president in 2028 — an idea some supporters have floated as a way to circumvent the U.S. Constitution, which bars presidents from running for a third term.

Speaking to reporters during a trip to Asia, Trump described the idea as “very cute” and said it “wouldn’t be right.”

It is not clear what method he will use to run again. Last week, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon said a “plan” was in place to secure another term for the 79-year-old president.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Malaysia to Japan, Trump said he would be allowed to serve as vice president again, but had no plans to do so.

“I think people won’t like it,” he said. “It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be fair.”

Speaking about the possibility of a third term, Trump said: “I haven’t really thought about it. But I have the best polling numbers ever.”

In addition, Trump suggested Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as possible successors, calling them “unstoppable”.

“All I can tell you is that we have a large group of people that they don’t have,” he added, referring to Democrats.

The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits the president from running for a third term.

Repeal of the amendment would require approval by two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures—a process considered highly unlikely.

Last week, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon – who remains a vocal supporter – claimed he had a “plan” to secure a third term for Trump.

Bannon told The Economist, “Trump is going to be president in ’28, and people have to get on board with that.” “In due course, we will lay out what the plan is.”

In March, Trump told CNBC that he would “probably” not run again, though he later said he was “not kidding” about the possibility.

It’s still unclear which Democrats will run for the White House in 2028, though several have already expressed interest.

On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom told the BBC’s US partner CBS that he would be “lying” if he said he was not seriously considering a presidential bid.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also told the BBC She can run for re-election and “possibly” become president in the future.