The idea of a “Trump 2028” presidency may sound far-fetched, but former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon says it’s not only possible—it’s being actively considered.

Even though the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly limits presidents to two terms in office, Bannon recently suggested that Donald Trump and his team are looking at “many different alternatives” that could bring him back for a third term.

Speaking on the Apocalypse Now? podcast, Bannon confidently predicted that Trump would return to office after the next election cycle, saying he would be “in the White House signing executive orders” on January 20, 2029.

He echoed those claims in a separate interview with NewsNation, stating: “We have many different alternatives to make sure President Trump… is the President of the United States. And we will roll those out over time.”

Bannon’s remarks come just as unofficial “Trump 2028” merchandise began circulating online. Caps, shirts, and flags featuring slogans like “Rewrite the Rules” have started appearing, which some observers believe could be a reference to finding ways around the constitutional term limit, officially set in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency.

However, legal scholars are clear on the law. The 22nd Amendment states that no person can be elected president more than twice. That means a third term, under ordinary circumstances, would not be allowed.

Still, law professor Danny Karon recently discussed three theoretical paths that could be explored. One option would be for Trump to run as vice president alongside a loyal candidate, such as JD Vance. If that candidate were to step down, Trump could ascend to the presidency through the line of succession. Another possibility could involve Trump being appointed vice president later and then assuming the presidency if the sitting president resigns or becomes unable to serve.

The third, and most straightforward option—though also the most difficult—would be to amend the Constitution to remove the two-term limit. This would require major political support, including approval from two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of U.S. states.

Each of these ideas is speculative and faces major legal and political challenges. While not impossible in theory, none have been tested in practice.

As for Trump himself, he hasn’t entirely ruled out the idea. In an interview with TIME in 2024, he admitted that “loopholes that have been discussed” exist, but added, “I don’t believe in using loopholes.”

In a separate NBC interview, he said he was “not joking” when he spoke about possibly returning for a third time, noting, “A lot of people want me to do it.”

At the moment, Trump remains focused on the 2024 race. But talk of 2028 is already in the air, and Bannon’s comments have added fuel to the speculation. Whether anything materializes from these ideas remains to be seen, but the conversation is no longer just online chatter—it’s being discussed openly by some of Trump’s closest allies.

Political analysts say it’s too early to know whether these discussions are serious proposals or simply rhetorical positioning. Either way, the idea of a Trump 2028 campaign—once seen as out of bounds—is now part of the broader political conversation.

For now, legal experts agree: a third term would be a difficult road, with many hurdles. But if recent history has shown anything, it’s that unexpected developments in politics are always possible. Whether this turns into a real campaign or remains speculation will likely depend on the results of the 2024 election and how public opinion shifts in the years that follow.

Until then, “Trump 2028” remains a concept—one that challenges existing rules, invites legal questions, and keeps the political world watching closely.