Graham Says He Would Back Third Trump Term in 2028

Graham Backs Trump for a 2028 Bid

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he would like to see President Donald Trump pursue a third term in 2028, even though the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms.

“Trump 2028. I hope this never ends,” Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday night. Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Praise for Trump’s Ukraine Strategy

Graham’s remarks came as the two discussed Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine and a series of recent Russian incursions into NATO airspace, including Estonia and Poland. The senator praised the president’s approach, saying Trump is working to deter Russian aggression while avoiding a wider conflict. Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Efforts to Bring Putin to the Table

“He tried to go out of his way to get Putin to the table. We don’t want to humiliate Russia, we just want to end the war,” Graham said. He added that Trump sent a clear signal of support to allies: “He told NATO, ‘I’ll sell you all the weapons you want to, you can provide them to Ukraine, and as to Ukraine, you can use them anyway you want.’” Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trump Hints at Openness to a Third Term

Earlier this year, President Trump declined to rule out a 2028 run, telling NBC News, “A lot of people want me to do it,” while cautioning that “we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.” When asked directly if he would want a third term, Trump replied, “I like working.” Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Constitutional Limits

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms, limits presidents to two four-year terms. Graham’s remarks and Trump’s refusal to definitively rule out another run are likely to fuel constitutional and political debate as his current administration continues. Leon Perskie, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons