Trump admits federal law is 'very strong' about him running for a third term in 2028

President Donald Trump admitted Tuesday evening that he could not seek a third presidential term in 2028 because federal law regarding presidential terms is "very strong." 

The president has joked about seeking a third term since returning to office last year but has also seriously stated that he knew it was not possible and trying to change the 22nd Amendment was not something he was looking into.

"Everybody asks me that question, and you know that the law is very strong on that," Trump told reporters after attending the Patriot Games. "I'd love to run, but the law is very strong. I get asked by everyone ... even tonight they're screaming at the event, '2028.' No, everybody wants me to do it, but the law is very strong."

The 22nd Amendment, which was added to the Constitution after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to four terms in office, limits presidents to two terms.

The question comes after the president joked again last month at the White House Correspondents' Dinner that his next term in 2028 would be even better than his current one.

"Just like my presidency, the second time is always better," Trump quipped. "The third time will be better yet. I'm only kidding."

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.