Trump insists he would run for a fourth term following stolen 2020 election claims
- Trump believes that the 2020 election was rigged, which leads him to claim a potential fourth term.
- During an NBC News interview in March 2025, he announced he's not joking about running again.
- These claims have reignited discussions on election integrity and constitutional limits on presidential terms.
In late March 2025, during an appearance on NBC News, President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of running for office again in 2028, asserting that it would not be his third term but a fourth one due to his belief that the 2020 election he lost to President Joe Biden was 'totally rigged'. On Air Force One, he reiterated this stance, stating he had received requests from supporters encouraging him to run again and emphasized that he was not joking about the possibility. Trump made these declarations even as many political analysts pointed out that the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution clearly prohibits a president from serving more than two terms. His comments have sparked controversy, leading to discussions among political commentators and the media about their constitutional implications. During a CNN segment, panelist Abby Phillip confronted Ashley Hayek, a pro-Trump advocate, when she echoed claims about the 2020 election being stolen, highlighting a continuing divide in the political discourse surrounding election integrity. Despite asserting his potential for a fourth term, Trump’s claims about the 2020 election being rigged conflict with evidence showing there was no widespread voter fraud. This ongoing narrative has been a defining element of Trump's communication since he lost to Biden and reflects his strategy to maintain a strong base of support by perpetuating these beliefs, regardless of their veracity.