Trump Eyes 2028 Run, Cites Strict Law; Asserts Control Over Hormuz Strait
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Donald Trump expressed interest in a 2028 presidential run but acknowledged a strict law prohibits a third term.
- He asserted U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran will not become a Middle Eastern bully.
- Trump recounted a secret flight diversion during a July NATO summit, citing numerous threats and his status as a primary target.
Donald Trump has voiced a desire to run for president again in 2028, but acknowledged that a stringent law prevents him from seeking a third term. "Everyone asks me if I will run in 2028, but the law on this matter is very clear and strict. I would like to run, but the law is very firm," Trump told reporters.
Everyone asks me if I will run in 2028, but the law on this matter is very clear and strict. I would like to run, but the law is very firm.
Addressing regional security, Trump stated his lack of trust in Iran and asserted U.S. dominance over the Strait of Hormuz. "We control the Strait of Hormuz, not them," he declared, adding, "Iran will not become the bully of the Middle East."
I do not trust Iran and we control the Strait of Hormuz, not them.
Reflecting on a dramatic flight diversion during a NATO summit in Turkey in July, Trump explained the necessity due to the numerous threats he faces. "I receive many threats. Many threats you are not aware of," he said. "Anyone who holds a significant role must face many threats. Those who count for nothing are not threatened. I believe I am the main target."
Iran will not become the bully of the Middle East.
He deferred to the Secret Service for travel decisions, stating, "It depends exclusively on the Secret Service. I just follow what they intend to do." Trump made these remarks upon arriving in Washington from Ohio.
I receive many threats. Many threats you are not aware of. Anyone who holds a significant role must face many threats. Those who count for nothing are not threatened. I believe I am the main target.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.