US President Teases Third Term Run, AI-Generated ‘Trump 2028’ Image Goes Viral
President posts AI image on Truth Social, fueling debate over possible third-term ambitions
WASHINGTON, Nov 29: US President Donald Trump drew widespread attention after posting an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account showing him holding a blue sign reading “TRUMP 2028, YES!” The post, captioned “TRUMPLICANS!”, a blend of “Trump” and “Republicans,” reignited speculation about a potential run beyond the constitutional two term limit under the 22nd Amendment.
The image comes nearly ten months into Trump’s second non-consecutive term, which began on January 20, 2025, as he collaborates with a Republican controlled Congress on his “America First 2.0” agenda, including stricter immigration policies and higher tariffs on major trading partners.
The “Trump 2028” slogan has surfaced repeatedly during his second term appearing on merchandise and in public events. In September, Trump posted pictures of “Trump 2028” hats on his Oval Office desk during a meeting with Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer.
House Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed the speculation, suggesting the president was simply “trolling” and reminded reporters of the constitutional limit: “There is the 22nd Amendment… I think the president knows,” he said. Trump himself acknowledged last month, “I’m not allowed to run, it’s too bad.”
Meanwhile, political interest in Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., as a potential 2028 Republican nominee, is rising. Recent polls show Trump Jr. narrowing the gap with Vice President JD Vance. In August, Vance led 36% to 16%, but by November, his lead had dropped to 34% versus Trump Jr.’s 24%, indicating a tightening race within the GOP.
The AI-generated post has once again thrust speculation about the 2028 presidential contest into the spotlight, even as Trump himself appears constrained by the constitutional two term limit.
