- Trump joked about running for a fourth term at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2026, stating, "Just like my presidency, the second time is always better. And the third time is better yet," before adding, "I’m only kidding."
- During the dinner, Trump donned a 'Trump 2028' cap and announced, "I’m pleased to announce my intention to run for a fourth term as president of the United States."
- Merchandise featuring the 'Trump 2028' slogan has appeared in his online store, indicating ongoing speculation about his political future.
- Since March 2025, Trump has hinted at seeking another term, claiming that many people want him to run again.
- Despite his jokes, Trump reiterated his belief that the 2020 election was rigged, stating, "I won three times, now I’m going to do it again."
- Under the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, no person can be elected president more than twice, making Trump's potential run for a fourth term highly impractical.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only US president elected to four terms, winning elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944 before dying in office during his fourth term.
Donald Trump stirred controversy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner by wearing a 'Trump 2028' cap and joking about running for a fourth term, stating, 'the third time will be better yet.' He later claimed he was 'only kidding.'12
Trump's comments come amid ongoing speculation about his political ambitions, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms. He stated, 'I’m getting very good at running for president. I won three times.'6
The former president's remarks were met with mixed reactions, as he acknowledged the audience's muted response, quipping, 'this has not been an easy evening.' His comments about a potential fourth term echo earlier statements where he suggested 'a lot of people' wanted him to seek another term.
The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, prohibits any individual from being elected president more than twice, making Trump's aspirations highly impractical. Historically, Franklin D. Roosevelt remains the only president elected to four terms.7
Trump's appearance at the dinner marked the first time he attended as a sitting president, and he used the platform to poke fun at the media, referring to them as 'the largest group of Trump derangement syndrome people ever put together at one time.'
As speculation continues, Trump's remarks highlight his ongoing influence in the Republican Party and the complexities surrounding his political future.
“Trump's remarks come despite the 22nd Amendment barring any president from being elected more than twice, a limit ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms. He has previously hinted at seeking a third term, telling NBC News in 2025 that there are 'methods' to do so.”
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