Trump Denies Bid for Third Term, Names Vance or Rubio as Potential Successor | WPN World People News

In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press on May 4, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he does not intend to seek a third presidential term, acknowledging for the first time that such a move would violate the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution. He hinted that Vice President J.D. Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio could be ideal successors, while downplaying speculation about 2028 campaign merchandise and expressing uncertainty about the constitutional term limit's legitimacy.

In addition to softening his tone on the re-election issue, Trump has also shifted on personnel matters. He adopted a more restrained stance toward Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, stating he would not replace him before his term ends in 2026. On foreign policy, however, Trump remained assertive, expressing continued interest in acquiring Greenland—even hinting at potential military action—and reiterating his hope for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.

On U.S.-China trade, Trump made a rare statement suggesting that tariffs on Chinese goods might be lowered in the future to preserve bilateral commerce. While stressing China’s current economic struggles, he said he remains open to a fair trade deal, and noted he would not be speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.