Is Trump gearing up for an unprecedented third term in the White House? Steve Bannon’s recent comments have ignited a firestorm of speculation about the future of Trump’s political career.
At a glance:
• Steve Bannon claimed he is “working on” securing a third presidential term for Donald Trump in 2028
• Bannon made these comments during an interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation
• The 22nd Amendment explicitly limits presidents to two terms in office
• Bannon denied any personal interest in running for president in 2028
• Republican Representative Andy Ogles has proposed amending the Constitution to allow a third term
Bannon’s Bold Declaration
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has sparked controversy by suggesting Donald Trump might pursue an unprecedented third presidential term. The statement came during a recent interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation, where Bannon confidently declared that plans for Trump’s 2028 run are already in motion.
When asked directly about the possibility of Trump running for a third term, Bannon responded simply, “We’re working on it.” The incredible claim raised eyebrows across the political spectrum, especially considering the clear constitutional barriers to such an endeavor and Democrat accusations that Trump would seek a third term in the run-up to last year’s election.
Bannon quickly dismissed any notion that he himself might seek the presidency in 2028. He stressed his unwavering support for Trump, stating he has “already endorsed President Trump” and has no personal ambitions for high office.
A recent straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) showed 12% support for Bannon as the 2028 Republican nominee. Despite this showing, Bannon remains focused on supporting Trump’s political future rather than his own.
Constitutional Hurdles
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution places an obstacle in Trump’s path to a third term. The amendment clearly states that “no person shall be elected to the office of President more than twice.”
Some Trump allies have suggested a loophole exists because Trump’s terms would not be consecutive. Constitutional experts universally reject this interpretation, maintaining that the amendment’s language is unambiguous in prohibiting more than two terms, consecutive or not.
Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Tuesday predicted the president would run again in 2028 and win a third term, defying the constitutional limit.
— Mike Walker (@New_Narrative) March 19, 2025
Efforts to change this limitation would require a constitutional amendment, a process requiring approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by 38 states.
Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, has already proposed amending the Constitution to allow Presidents to serve a third term. However, such proposals face extreme long odds in the current political climate, with bipartisan resistance likely.
Trump has not publicly endorsed repealing the 22nd Amendment or expressed interest in pursuing a third term. The speculation appears to be driven primarily by Bannon and other allies rather than by any direct statements from the President.
