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Sunday, May 04, 2025

Trump Rules Out Third Term, Names JD Vance and Marco Rubio as Potential Successors

In a wide-ranging interview, President Trump confirms he will not seek a third term and singles out Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as future Republican leaders.
In a definitive statement that brings clarity to ongoing speculation, President Donald Trump confirmed during an NBC "Meet the Press" interview that he does not intend to pursue a third term in office, affirming his respect for the constitutional two-term limit.

“I’ll be an eight-year president. I’ll be a two-term president,” Trump declared. “This is not something I’m looking to do. I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.”

When asked about possible successors, Trump name-dropped Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom have become key players in his administration. “JD’s doing a fantastic job… Marco is great,” Trump said, though he stopped short of endorsing either officially.

The conversation marked a notable shift from past instances where Trump toyed with the idea of staying on for a third term, even selling “Trump 2028” merchandise. However, he dismissed the prospect this time, acknowledging the constitutional barrier and stating, “To the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do that.”

Allies such as Steve Bannon have long speculated about Trump exploiting succession loopholes, such as returning to office via the House Speakership, but the president appears to be signaling a more traditional path of leadership transition.

The interview also touched on economic matters. While recent GDP data showed a 0.3% contraction and job gains were more modest than expected, Trump maintained that the fundamentals of the “Trump economy” remain strong. He attributed weaker signals to lingering “Biden-era damage,” while emphasizing his own pro-growth, pro-manufacturing stance.

On trade, Trump defended his tariff strategy, stating, “If somebody thought [tariffs] were going to come off the table, why would they build in the United States?” His current tariff regime includes baseline duties on nearly all imports, with 145% tariffs on Chinese goods and steep penalties for Canadian and Mexican products not aligned with the USMCA.

Trump also commented—more tongue-in-cheek than serious—on past ambitions to acquire Greenland and even the notion of Canada as the 51st state. “Greenland? Maybe someday,” he joked. “Canada? I don’t see it.”

Ultimately, Trump’s tone was that of a leader preparing for the final act of his presidency, focused on securing his legacy and setting the stage for the next Republican era. Whether JD Vance or Marco Rubio takes that baton remains to be seen—but the race has clearly begun.
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