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News.com.au·October 26, 2026
Trump hints at 2028 run as approval ratings hit record low
Trump’s intervention
Trump has suggested that he may have a basis to run again while acknowledging that the Constitution appears to prohibit a third elected term. The issue would likely trigger immediate legal challenges and dominate the Republican nomination debate.
Effect on Republicans
A possible Trump candidacy complicates the prospects of Vance, Rubio, and other Republicans. Potential successors must balance loyalty to Trump’s coalition with the need to establish an independent record and appeal.
Uncertain path
Until the constitutional question is resolved and Trump’s intentions become clearer, forecasts of the Republican nominee remain particularly unreliable. The issue could remain central through the midterms and into the primary cycle.