US President Donald Trump made a provocative post on his social media platform on November 28, 2025, , Truth Social, rekindling hopes for his supporters, the “Trumplicans!”, regarding the 2028 presidential election cycle.
The post, which featured an image of Trump holding a board that reads “TRUMP 2028, YES!” (an image that appears to be AI-generated), immediately drew a range of reactions, with some supporters enthusiastically backing a potential run and detractors asserting that the public “will not be fooled again.”
Constitutional Constraint on a Third Term
Despite the post’s overt message, the 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly prohibits any individual from being elected president more than twice.
Given that Donald Trump would have served two full elected terms by 2028, having won the presidency in 2016 and 2024, he would be constitutionally ineligible to run for a third term.
GOP Leadership Race Heats Up
While Trump himself is unlikely to be eligible, his post and the surrounding political climate suggest that the “MAGA brand” continues to hold significant sway over the Republican base. This dynamic is transforming the internal GOP race for 2028, signaling a potential generational handoff within the party.
A recent survey released by The Independent highlighted a significant shift in the internal Republican contest:
- Trump Jr.’s Surge: Donald Trump Jr. has narrowed the lead against front-runner J.D. Vance. Trump Jr. is now only 10 points behind Vance, a dramatic improvement from the 20-point margin recorded earlier in the summer.
- Second-Most Popular: With this result, Trump Jr., who was previously seen largely as a prominent MAGA personality, is now positioned as the second-most popular potential GOP candidate for 2028.
Dynasty Speculation and Realignments
This change in poll results has fueled speculation that the Trump political dynasty may attempt to retain power through a family member, particularly given the former president’s ineligibility.
The intensifying internal conflict has also prompted senior Republicans to begin realigning behind potential alternatives:
- Vance’s Support: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly backing J.D. Vance, according to The Independent, leading some insiders to speculate about a potential Vance–Rubio ticket for 2028.
As the 2028 race begins to take shape, the former President’s post—along with the strong showing of his son in early polling—suggests that the influence of the MAGA movement will remain a central, defining factor in the Republican Party’s future.