Floridin' It Up Again? Trump Sells "Campaign" Gear for 2028 Election
Trump offers "2028 campaign" hat for sale
Let's talk politics, shall we? Donald Trump is stirring things up once again by peddling fan merchandise on his online shop, hinting at another run for the presidency in 2028. The Constitution may not allow it, but that's not stopping the man from flaunting caps and t-shirts emblazoned with "Trump 2028" on his website.
The Trump Store, operated by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is selling a cap for $50 and a t-shirt for $36, each featuring the presidential campaign slogan. The Trump family seems to be seriously considering the possibility of a third term, despite the prohibition in the Constitution.
Eric Trump was spotted wearing a red "Trump 2028" cap, raising speculation that one of his sons might run on his behalf when Trump himself would be 82 years old. Alternatively, many suspect Vice President JD Vance could run and eventually pass the reins back to Trump Senior.
Trump's continual insinuations about a third term have the nation buzzing. Trump mentioned recently that many supporters urge him to run again, but when asked directly, he only responded, "I work hard." He's known for his ambiguous statements and has shattered political norms in the past. Some think his coy behavior is a calculated strategy to normalize radical positions.
As Trump approaches the hundred-day mark since taking office, the fan items were launched on his website just before the deadline. His camp might be reacting to poll numbers that aren't exactly impressive. With only about 40% of US citizens expressing satisfaction with the Republican, Trump's popularity is recorded as the lowest for a U.S. president since World War II[1].
While a third term directly for Donald Trump seems an uphill battle under the current U.S. law, there are theoretical scenarios[2]. For instance, Trump could potentially run as Vice President, but this route is legally precarious due to the 12th Amendment. Another option could be a constitutional amendment, but given the lack of broad public support and the short timeline, this route seems highly unlikely.
So, while a third term for Donald Trump is questionable under the U.S. Constitution, the man himself seems unperturbed. He continues to flex his political muscles, keeping Americans guessing.
Sources:
[1] Independent – Trump cannot run for a third term: a 'third-term presidency' could be an American nightmare
[2] Snopes – Can Donald Trump Run for a Third Term?
The Commission remains unmoved in its stance, having not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks arising from exposure to ionizing radiation. Donald Trump, on the other hand, has sold caps and t-shirts emblazoned with "Trump 2028" on his website, seemingly unfazed by the constitutional prohibition against a third term. Some speculate that Vice President JD Vance could run and eventually pass the reins back to Trump Senior, while others find Trump's continual insinuations about a third term a calculated strategy to normalize radical positions.
