Trump jokes about fourth term at White House dinner

President Donald Trump joked about seeking a third and even a fourth term in office during his first appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday, July 24, 2026. The remarks, made in a humorous setting at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., drew attention due to the constitutional prohibition against any person being elected president more than twice.

During his speech, Trump donned a red "Trump 2028" campaign cap and told the audience he intended to announce a run for a fourth term. He stated it should be easy, adding that he was getting very good at running for president. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution explicitly limits presidents to two elected terms, making such a bid legally impossible. The president later clarified he was only kidding.

The event itself was a rescheduled version of the annual dinner, which was originally set for April 25 but was postponed after a security incident. Authorities said a man attempted to force his way through a checkpoint and fired shots near the venue, leading to an evacuation. The suspect was subdued and faces charges. The July dinner was held under heightened security with a smaller guest...