US President Donald Trump has ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 election, a strategy some of his supporters have suggested would allow the Republican president to serve an additional term.
These statements were Trump's latest on the subject, which he has hinted at in public statements and on"Trump 2028" hats he distributes at the White House.
No one may be elected president of the United States for a third time, according to the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Some have suggested that one way to circumvent this ban would be for Trump to run for vice president while another candidate ran for president, won, and then resigned. This would allow Trump to assume the top office again. Opponents have questioned whether this would be legal.
Referring to Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump also stated that they were prominent candidates for the position. Rubio, who stood behind him during the statement, smiled and nodded after being named, and nodded vigorously when the current vice president, Vance, was mentioned.
“Well, we have some great people. I don't have to go into details. But we have one of them right here, Marco Rubio. We have JD [Vance], obviously, the vice president is great,” Trump said aboard his plane.
“I think Marco is great. I'm not sure anyone would run against those two. I think if they ever formed a group, it would be unstoppable, I really do. I would love to do it. I've got my best poll results ever; it's terrible. I've got my best results ever,” the president added.
Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, where he will meet with Emperor Naruhito, hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and deliver a speech aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
During his stay, which will last until Wednesday, Trump will also sign agreements on critical minerals and shipbuilding. According to local media, the US president may even receive some gold-plated golf balls.
In economic matters and trade negotiations, Japanese imports to the United States are subject to 15% tariffs, down from the 25% initially imposed. Japanese auto exports to the United States fell 24% in September year-over-year in value terms. During his visit, Trump will meet with the chairman of Toyota and other business leaders to discuss these issues.
Under the agreement reached in July, Japan is expected to invest $550 billion in the United States, although Tokyo has indicated that only 1 to 2 percent will be direct investment, with the rest covered by loans and guarantees. Washington is also seeking to stop Japan from buying Russian energy, importing U.S. gas, and participating in a gas pipeline project in Alaska.
Days before starting his tour of the Asian continent, Trump praised Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, and highlighted her closeness to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe."I've heard wonderful things about her," he said.
