Was He Joking? Trump's Statement Stunned Attendees: 'It's a Scoop'

US President Donald Trump announced at the White House Correspondents' Dinner that he would run for a fourth term in 2028, but immediately clarified it was a joke. The remark drew mixed reactions from the audience, and Trump repeated it several times with a smile. The article notes that the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits a third term, and changing it requires a complex constitutional process.

During the traditional White House Correspondents' Dinner, US President Donald Trump surprised attendees by announcing his intention to run for president again in 2028. 'I am happy to announce my intention to run for a fourth term,' he said with a smile, adding that it was a 'scoop' for the media. Trump continued in the same vein, saying, 'I won three times. Now I'm going to do it again.' Shortly after, he clarified that the remarks were made in a humorous spirit. The article notes that the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution limits a president to two terms, and changing it requires a complex constitutional process. Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of another term, statements that have sparked public and legal debate.