Trump dismisses VP-for-2028 idea, but keeps third-term option open

President Donald Trump said on Monday he would not pursue a plan floated by some supporters to run for vice president in 2028 as a way to return to the White House, but he again declined to rule out seeking another presidential term. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo on the first leg of a five day trip to Asia, Trump said the vice presidential idea was "too cute" and that "the people wouldn't like that." He added, "I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever," when asked about the prospect of a third term.

Supporters have suggested a strategy in which another Republican would run for president in 2028 with Trump on the ticket as vice president, then resign, allowing Trump to assume the presidency. The plan has drawn widespread legal doubt. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution bars anyone from being elected president more than twice, and the 12th Amendment states that "no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice President of the United States." Opponents and constitutional scholars have argued those provisions would likely prevent such a maneuver, while backers...