· what do americans think about president donald trump teasing about a potential third term in the white house? · washington - republican lawmakers largely downplayed president donald trump ’s latest comments on potentially seeking a third term , arguing that he’s joking even though trump recently. When asked on aug. A new national poll has some answers. The president said in late october that he is not allowed to run again. · speaking with reporters on board air force one on monday, president donald trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term. · president donald trump is still talking about trying to seek a third term in 2028, despite that being blatantly unconstitutional. · his suggestion is eliciting divergent reactions among democrats and liberals. · donald trump admitted that he is considering the possibility of seeking a third term as president, which violates the 22nd amendment under the united states constitution. Some see the speculation over a third term as part of an ominous, autocratic push by the president. · but in his latest comments on the issue, the president downplayed talk of a third term.