Steve Bannon has asserted that former President Donald Trump could secure a third term in 2028, despite constitutional barriers, by leveraging public support and potential legal reforms. Bannon emphasized that Trump’s re-election would depend on the “will of the American people,” framing the president as a “providential instrument” tasked with completing an unfinished agenda.
During an interview, Bannon dismissed concerns about the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms, by suggesting that legal loopholes or amendments could enable Trump’s return. He speculated that a constitutional amendment revoking the 22nd Amendment might be feasible if public demand for Trump’s leadership grew strong enough. “The people will decide,” Bannon said, adding that Trump’s “negotiations” with global leaders and domestic challenges demonstrated his commitment to governance.
Bannon also addressed hypothetical scenarios, such as Vice President JD Vance assuming the presidency before Trump, but dismissed them as “noise.” He argued that amending the Constitution remains the “cleanest and most fool-proof” solution, despite the political hurdles of securing congressional and state approval.
The analysis highlighted Bannon’s belief that Trump’s 2024 victory—achieved through what he called a “real way”—would bolster his credibility. Bannon speculated that revelations about the 2020 election, if released in the future, could generate widespread support for Trump’s continued leadership. He envisioned a scenario where Americans, revitalized by economic and social reforms, would demand a constitutional change to allow Trump’s third term.
Bannon concluded by asserting that Trump’s re-election in 2028 would be “100% Constitutional” if the public rallied behind him, though he acknowledged the need for a “new 28th Amendment” to formalize the process. The piece was presented as an opinion column from WLTReport, with no mention of external sources or additional context.
