The Trump Organization unveiled its latest merchandise honoring the 45th and 47th president Thursday — a red “Trump 2028” hat, in a nod to speculation that the 78-year-old may seek another term in office.
“The future looks bright! Rewrite the rules with the Trump 2028 high crown hat,” an initial description of the item read on the Trump Org’s store website.
The description was later changed to read: “Make a statement with this Made in America Trump 2028 hat. Fully embroidered with a snap closure in the back, this will become your new go-to hat.”
The “rewrite the rules” come-on could be a reference to the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment, which states in black and white that “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
The Trump Organization has been run by the president’s two eldest sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, during their father’s presidencies.
Last month, Trump told NBC News he was “not joking” about the possibility of another term, but added that “it is far too early to think about it.”
One potential loophole being floated by the president’s allies is having Vice President JD Vance run for the White House in 2028 with Trump as his running mate. Once elected, the theory goes, Vance could resign and have Trump step in.
The president agreed that that would be “one” method of going around the 22nd Amendment, and said there are more ways he could skirt the rule.
“A lot of people would like me to” be president again, Trump told the outlet in March.
Others suggest that Trump is floating the idea of seeking another term as an elaborate needling of Democrats.
“You guys continue to ask the president this question about a third term and then he answers honestly and candidly with a smile and then everybody here melts down about his answer,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House ilast month.
The reason why Americans are talking about another Trump term, she said, is because “people love the job this president is doing.”
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) presented a Constitutional amendment Jan. 23 that would edit the 22nd amendment to allow the president to seek another term, as long as they were not elected in back-to-back cycles.
“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive term,” Ogles’ proposal read.
Should Trump complete his current term in January 2029, he would be the oldest president in US history, breaking the record held by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to an inquiry from The Post.
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