World Blog by humble servant.Header Steve Bannon’s claim that Donald Trump will run for president again in 2028.

Steve Bannon’s claim that Donald Trump will run for president again in 2028 hinges on finding a way to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, which explicitly limits a president to two elected terms. Bannon, a key figure in Trump’s 2016 campaign, told News Nation’s Chris Cuomo that he’s “working on it” and hinted at “alternatives” to redefine term limits, though he offered no concrete plan. He ruled out violent means, emphasizing a democratic approach focused on mobilizing Trump’s voter base.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after FDR’s four terms, is clear: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Legal scholars generally agree that bypassing it would require a constitutional amendment—a tall order needing two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate, plus ratification by 38 states. Bannon’s vagueness suggests either strategic ambiguity or a lack of a viable path. Trump himself has fueled speculation with playful remarks about serving “three or four times,” but these remain rhetorical flourishes without legal backing.

One floated idea comes from Rep. Andy Ogles, who proposed amending the Constitution to allow three terms if not consecutive. Trump’s terms (2017–2021 and 2025–2029) wouldn’t qualify under this, as his current term is his second elected one. Even if pursued, such an amendment faces steep political and logistical hurdles, especially by 2028.

Bannon’s confidence seems more motivational than practical, leaning on Trump’s outsized persona—“a man like this comes along once every century”—and the loyalty of his supporters. Without a clear mechanism, though, this sounds like campaign hype rather than a serious forecast. The Constitution isn’t easily bent, and “working on it” doesn’t change that reality yet. hinges on finding a way to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, which explicitly limits a president to two elected terms. Bannon, a key figure in Trump’s 2016 campaign, told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo that he’s “working on it” and hinted at “alternatives” to redefine term limits, though he offered no concrete plan. He ruled out violent means, emphasizing a democratic approach focused on mobilizing Trump’s voter base.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after FDR’s four terms, is clear: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Legal scholars generally agree that bypassing it would require a constitutional amendment—a tall order needing two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate, plus ratification by 38 states. Bannon’s vagueness suggests either strategic ambiguity or a lack of a viable path. Trump himself has fueled speculation with playful remarks about serving “three or four times,” but these remain rhetorical flourishes without legal backing.

One floated idea comes from Rep. Andy Ogles, who proposed amending the Constitution to allow three terms if not consecutive. Trump’s terms (2017–2021 and 2025–2029) wouldn’t qualify under this, as his current term is his second elected one. Even if pursued, such an amendment faces steep political and logistical hurdles, especially by 2028.

Bannon’s confidence seems more motivational than practical, leaning on Trump’s outsized persona—“a man like this comes along once every century”—and the loyalty of his supporters. Without a clear mechanism, though, this sounds like campaign hype rather than a serious forecast. The Constitution isn’t easily bent, and “working on it” doesn’t change that reality yet.