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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he’s discussed a third-term idea with President Trump but sees no path under the 22nd Amendment, noting a yearslong amendment process requiring supermajorities. He cast Trump’s 2028 talk as trolling Democrats, citing the popularity of “Trump 2028” caps — even displayed near the Oval Office and pictured on the Resolute Desk. Trump said he’d “love” a third run and mused about a Vance–Rubio ticket, but rejected a vice-presidential workaround as “too cute.” Allies and aides say he isn’t seriously plotting 2028; age and legacy make it unlikely, despite buzz and Steve Bannon’s claims.

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