Summary
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon revealed that MAGA operatives are “working on” securing Donald Trump a third presidential term in 2028, despite constitutional term limits.
In an interview with Chris Cuomo, Bannon said, “We’ll see what the definition of term limit is,” suggesting they’re exploring ways to circumvent the 22nd Amendment.
Recently released from prison after serving four months for contempt of Congress, Bannon placed second in a CPAC straw poll for 2028 GOP nominees behind JD Vance, while maintaining tensions with Trump adviser Elon Musk.
Isn’t there also a rule that says you can’t be VP if you already can’t be Pres?
Ah, good catch. I’d forgotten about that. Apparently the 12th Amendment should narrow that loophole significantly:
Honestly, the whole insurrection thing should disqualify him anyway, but again they’d probably argue that he’s not ineligible for the office of President, he just can’t be elected to it due to the 22nd Amendment.