Donald Trump releases new MAGA cap that’s leaving people terrified

Donald Trump fuelled speculation he will run for a third term as US president in 2028 after selling a range of merchandise including a baseball cap and a tumbler branded with the phrase “Trump 2028”.

Trump’s new merch has left many Americans worried he’s not joking about a third term(Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Donald Trump has stirred up the internet once again with his latest merchandise release, raising eyebrows about his political ambitions. After running in the past three presidential races, it seems Trump can’t shake off the election fever, with rumours suggesting he’s eyeing a return as the commander-in-chief in 2028.

The source of the latest uproar? A baseball cap. Brain Tyler Cohen was quick to spot the new merch on Trump’s website, with the slogan “Trump 2028”. The cap has worried many – prompting them to delve into the Constitution for answers.

At the heart of the debate is the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice”.

On X, one responder wrote: “Ugh. Disgusting. If he’s gonna run then Obama can run.” Another said: “It is unconstitutional for him to run again.” And a third added: “I hate it here.”

Yet, despite this clear rule, Trump and his followers appear eager to turn “Trump 2028” into reality. In a conversation with NBC regarding a third term, Trump said, “There are methods by which you could do it.”

He continued: “I’m not joking… a lot of people want me to do it but, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”

The question remains: Could Trump, who would be 82 at the end of a second term, really attempt a fourth campaign and a third presidency bid?

The future of whether Donald Trump could aim for the Oval Office once more is under intense debate, especially when scrutinizing the US Constitution.

The crux of the matter lies within Section 1 of the 22nd Amendment which clearly states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.”

Trump’s hats have become a major part of his brand(Image: Kayla Bartkowski, Getty Images)

While it might look straightforward, Trump’s path to overcome this would involve either amending or scraping the amendment entirely – a huge task that demands a near-unanimous vote from all political parties.

To make it official, not only is a two-thirds vote from both the Senate and the House needed but also the nod from three-quarters of state governments. Although Trump controls both chambers, he’s still a considerable distance from the landslide majority required.

Desperate for a workaround, Trump’s supporters believe they’ve sussed out a loophole hinging on the specific language around being “elected” to the presidency – quietly sidestepping the concept of succession. This strategy outlines a scenario where Trump could potentially stand in as VP come 2028, with Americans casting their ballots for his presidential running mate.

Then post-election – should they win, his running mate would promptly step down, catapulting Trump back into the top seat.