President Trump appeared to concede Wednesday that he's not allowed to run for reelection in 2028 — after teasing the idea of running for a third term on and off for months.

"It's a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years," the president told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to South Korea. "And I would say that, if you read it, it's pretty clear I'm not allowed to run. It's too bad."

President Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One while en route to South Korea on Oct. 29, 2025. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images

The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, explicitly bars anyone from being elected to more than two terms as president.

Mr. Trump has periodically toyed with the idea of seeking another term.

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