Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th U.S. president, has repeatedly floated the idea of serving beyond his current second term, despite the Twenty-second Amendment prohibiting any person from being elected president more than twice. After winning the 2024 election, speculation reignited, with Trump telling NBC News in March 2025 that "there are methods" to run again and that he was "not joking". He has made inconsistent statements, at times citing JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential successors, while also joking about cancelling the 2028 elections if the U.S. were at war, referencing Ukraine's situation. Democratic officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators, have introduced preemptive measures to block a potential third run, while "Trump 2028" merchandise has appeared at his store and during White House meetings. By mid-2026, Trump joked about serving an eight-to-nine-year term and, at the July 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, announced he intended to seek a "fourth term" while donning a "Trump 2028" hat. These actions highlight his ongoing, contradictory flirtation with extending his presidency, drawing both support from Republican allies and alarm from Democrats.