Donald Trump says he’s unlikely to run for president in 2028 if he loses in November

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 Donald Trump says he’s unlikely to run for president in 2028 if he loses in November
By Ryan King   
Published Sep. 22, 2024, 1:43 p.m. ET

Former President Donald Trump indicated that he likely wouldn’t run in 2028 if he loses the Nov. 5 election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

“No, I don’t. I think … that will be it. I don’t see that at all,” he told TV host Sharyl Attkisson on Sunday when asked about vying for the White House for a third time.

“Hopefully, we’re gonna be successful.”

Trump, 78, had been the GOP standard bearer since 2016, and if he did hypothetically vie again in four years, he’d be older than President Biden, 81 — who is the oldest president in US history.

Most polls show Trump running neck and neck against Harris, though the GOP nominee has a history of outperforming surveys.

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[libertybele]

Well at least that's a sensible approach. He'd be 82. He's been stomped on, ridiculed, wrongfully accused and shot at twice.  I'd say if he doesn't succeed, he deserves to go back to enjoying his family and his life as he once knew it.

[corbe]

   We'll be in Rank Choice Voting nationally by then and it'll be between these two.  /s

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Hmph... does he see the writing on the wall here?

[libertybele]

Hmph... does he see the writing on the wall here?

??? Writing on the wall. The ones who should be seeing the writing on the wall are the American populace; either they vote for someone who is Pro-America or they vote for someone who is anti-America. The choice is theirs and yours.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Well duh.

Apparently Trump thinks he’ll be too old.  He would be right.  Biden running again was a travesty.

We thought Biden was too old in 2020.  We keep moving the goalposts of what is acceptable.  As it is I think both of them were too old back then.

Spare me the “but he’s so much more vital and sharp than Biden”.  You know that is not the point.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

??? Writing on the wall. The ones who should be seeing the writing on the wall are the American populace; either they vote for someone who is Pro-America or they vote for someone who is anti-America. The choice is theirs and yours.

I will most likely vote for Trump, doesn't mean I think he'll win.

[cato potatoe]

In other words, he plans to run again in 2028. 

But even if he retires from blowing elections, that won't convince the primary voters to act in their own self-interest.  I fully expect them to seek out another Mark Robinson, Kari Lake, Christine O'Donnell,  Mehemet Oz, Sarah Palin., etc. 

[libertybele]

I will most likely vote for Trump, doesn't mean I think he'll win.

Voting for whom I think will win has never been a determining factor. I have always voted for the candidate who I think will best move this country forward....and right now it sure in the heck isn't Blossom.

The biggest strike Trump has against him is the deep swamp with a very corrupt DOJ and their ability to steal an election.

I have little doubt that Trump will win the popular vote. I am also at this point in time leaning towards him handily winning MI and PA.

GA is going to be the state that winds up determining the election.

Just my opinion.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Hmph... does he see the writing on the wall here?

Give it a rest.

[corbe]

In other words, he plans to run again in 2028. 

But even if he retires from blowing elections, that won't convince the primary voters to act in their own self-interest.  I fully expect them to seek out another Mark Robinson, Kari Lake, Christine O'Donnell,  Mehemet Oz, Sarah Palin., etc. 

   Admit that he sucs at Debating, too @cato potatoe   

[Fishrrman]

The Rebel fires a shot with:
"We thought Biden was too old in 2020.  We keep moving the goalposts of what is acceptable.  As it is I think both of them were too old back then."

The Constitution specifies a minimum age level to be qualified to run for the presidency.

Perhaps there ought to be a Constitutionally-mandate MAXIMUM age, as well.

I actually believe 35 might be too young. Remember that when the Constitution was written, the average male life span was shorter than it is today.

I'd suggest that candidates for president (running for their first term) should be at least 40 years of age, and not be over 67 years of age.

How's that?
(yes, this is somewhat restrictive and limiting. INTENTIONALLY so)

[mountaineer]

In other words, he plans to run again in 2028. 

Nonsense.

[libertybele]

The Rebel fires a shot with:
"We thought Biden was too old in 2020.  We keep moving the goalposts of what is acceptable.  As it is I think both of them were too old back then."

The Constitution specifies a minimum age level to be qualified to run for the presidency.

Perhaps there ought to be a Constitutionally-mandate MAXIMUM age, as well.

I actually believe 35 might be too young. Remember that when the Constitution was written, the average male life span was shorter than it is today.

I'd suggest that candidates for president (running for their first term) should be at least 40 years of age, and not be over 67 years of age.

How's that?
(yes, this is somewhat restrictive and limiting. INTENTIONALLY so)

I think those running should be at least 40 years old and the maximum age to run should be 75.  If  a candidate turns 75 by the time their term is over -- than that's it, they wouldn't be eligible to run again. If they turn 75 while in office, that's fine and they can complete their term.

[the OlLine Rebel]

The Rebel fires a shot with:
"We thought Biden was too old in 2020.  We keep moving the goalposts of what is acceptable.  As it is I think both of them were too old back then."

The Constitution specifies a minimum age level to be qualified to run for the presidency.

Perhaps there ought to be a Constitutionally-mandate MAXIMUM age, as well.

I actually believe 35 might be too young. Remember that when the Constitution was written, the average male life span was shorter than it is today.

I'd suggest that candidates for president (running for their first term) should be at least 40 years of age, and not be over 67 years of age.

How's that?
(yes, this is somewhat restrictive and limiting. INTENTIONALLY so)

I don’t have much problem with leaving it as it is.  I just can’t believe how people are 2-faced hypocrites.  If it was bad for Biden, it’s bad for Trump.

Remember how Reagan was pilloried for being so old at the end?  Good God how ridiculous we’ve become.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Give it a rest.

I’m glad he gives you confidence. He does not give me confidence that he will win.