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Donald Trump jokes again about running for president in 2028

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former US President Donald Trump joked about running for president again in 2028 during a rally in Georgia.
  • Trump, who is constitutionally ineligible to serve another term, has frequently made similar jokes in public appearances.
  • Despite the legal limitations, Trump sometimes acknowledges a generational shift in the Republican party, mentioning potential successors.

Donald Trump, the former US president, once again jested about a potential 2028 presidential run during a rally in Georgia. "I am here to announce my candidacy... Just kidding," he exclaimed at the start of his speech, drawing laughter and applause from the audience.

Trump, 80, is legally barred from seeking another term due to the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, which limits any individual to two presidential terms. This restriction applies to him following his terms from 2017-2021 and the current one beginning in 2025.

Despite these constitutional constraints, the former president often employs such jokes during public events. He frequently claims that supporters of the "Make America Great Again" movement urge him to remain in the White House beyond January 2029. However, Trump has also acknowledged a generational transition within conservative ranks, pointing to figures like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential Republican nominees for future elections.

I am here to announce my candidacy… Just kidding

— Donald TrumpTrump's opening remarks at a rally in Georgia.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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