US President Donald Trump once again hinted that he wants to run for a third term in 2028. The US Constitution, however, clearly limits presidents to two terms.

Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malaysia to Japan, Trump dismissed talk about running for vice president in 2028. Some of his supporters had floated the idea as a loophole to stay in power. But Trump rejected it outright.

“I think people wouldn’t like that. It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right,” he said.

Trump Rejects VP Option, Praises His Team

Trump said he could legally run for vice president, but he had no plans to do so. When asked about possible Republican successors, he praised his party’s leadership.

“All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people, which they don’t,” Trump said, taking aim at the Democrats.

Constitution Bars Third Term

The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution stops presidents from serving more than two terms. Changing that rule would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.

Even then, the change would need ratification from 38 states—a process seen as nearly impossible.

Bannon Fuels Speculation

Last week, Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon claimed there was a plan to secure Trump a third term. Speaking to The Economist, Bannon said, “Trump is going to be president in ‘28, and people ought to just get accommodated with that. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is.”

Trump has not confirmed any such plan. But his repeated hints about 2028 have kept speculation—and controversy—alive.