Trump flirts with 2028, but talks like his time is up

Donald Trump has recently stopped flirting with the idea of a third presidential term, but has begun discussing what his life might look like after leaving the White House. At recent rallies and public appearances, he has imagined himself at home, watching television and seeing his successor take credit for his accomplishments.

This shift in Trump's rhetoric comes as the midterm elections approach, as he grapples with the limitations of his remaining time in office. While the White House has pushed back against the notion that Trump is focusing on his post-presidential life, Trump himself has repeatedly spoken about what he might do once he is no longer president.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution prohibits any person from serving more than two terms as president, but Trump has hinted at methods that could be used to circumvent this prohibition. This has left his intentions unclear, allowing his supporters and opponents to interpret his words in different ways.