“War Room” host Steve Bannon is among the far-right MAGA Republicans who is claiming that President Donald Trump is eligible for a third term even thought the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment clearly states that U.S. presidents are limited to two terms.
But others in MAGA World are saying that the GOP and the MAGA movement need to be thinking about their post-Trump future, not fantasizing about Trump remaining in the White House after January 20, 2029.
In an article published on July 7, Axios’ Alex Isenstadt examines some of the GOP’s post-Trump possibilities for the 2028 presidential race.
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Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Henry Barbour told Axios, “Everyone knows Trump has one term left, and I would say it’s a wide-open opportunity. These things start earlier and earlier.”
The possibilities Isenstadt mentions include Vice President JD Vance, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina).
South Carolina-based Republican strategist Rob Godfrey told Axios, “Building infrastructure and making friends — among activists, operatives and donors — is tedious work. It’s never too early to start.”
Isenstadt also mentions Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp but notes that his refusal to go along with Trump’s election denial in 2020 could be problematic for him if he runs in 2028.
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“Republicans say would-be 2028 hopefuls can’t afford to wait,” Isenstadt reports. “Preparations for the 2028 primary will accelerate next year, when aspirants hit the trail for midterm candidates with an eye toward establishing alliances and earning chits…. Jumping into the 2028 conversation isn’t just about seeking the White House. It’s also about raising a prospect’s profile and injecting them into the mix for VP consideration or a possible Cabinet post in 2029.”
Isenstadt continues, “Yes, but: Quietly hitting the trail this early has its risks. Most Republican voters want party figures focused on Trump’s agenda rather than their own ambitions, some GOP strategists warn.”
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Read the full Axios article at this link.