By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Donald Trump has said he will not run for the White House in 2028 if he loses to Kamala Harris in the November presidential election.
“No, I don’t. I think that that will be, that will be it. I don’t see that at all. I think hopefully we’re going to be successful”, the Republican nominee told US news outlet when asked if he would run again in four years if he loses in the November 5 presidential election.
This is the first time the 78-year-old former President has ruled himself out of running to become the leader again if he fails in this year’s bid.
If he wins, he would be ineligible for the 2028 race.
The 22nd amendment to the US constitution limits the number of terms a president can serve to two four-year cap.
However, he has previously suggested he would try to seek a third term if re-elected.
Trump is currently neck-and-neck with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, including in the key battleground states that often decide close US elections.
The Democratic Party has seen a resurgence in support after the withdrawal of President Joe Biden as its candidate in July, following a disastrous debate against Trump.
Trump lost to Biden in 2020 but refused to accept he was defeated, rallying supporters by saying the election was “stolen” and fueling conspiracy theories.
