As Steve Bannon recently asserted, former President Donald Trump faces significantly lower odds of securing a third term in 2028 compared to his previous campaigns in 2015/2016 and 2023/2024. Bannon, a prominent figure in the conservative movement, argued that Trump’s potential return to the White House is not only plausible but inevitable, citing the need to “finish what we started.”
In an interview, Bannon stated:
“We have longer odds in ’16 and longer odds in ’24 than we’ve got in ’28. And President Trump will be the president of the United States, and the country needs him to be president of the United States.” He described Trump as a “vehicle of divine providence” who has defied expectations despite his perceived flaws.
Bannon acknowledged the 22nd Amendment’s restrictions on presidential terms but suggested that legal loopholes could be exploited. He dismissed concerns about constitutional barriers, claiming: “We will define all those terms” and emphasized that Trump’s re-election would depend on the “will of the American people.”
The discussion centered on speculative strategies to circumvent the 22nd Amendment, including amending or revoking it through the formal process outlined in the Constitution. Bannon argued that such a move would require bipartisan support but predicted growing public demand for Trump’s continued leadership after he allegedly exposed evidence of election fraud in 2020.
He envisioned a future where Trump’s re-election is framed as a response to widespread dissatisfaction with current policies, stating: “The people will also demand it of the politicians.” Bannon speculated that this could lead to a new constitutional amendment allowing Trump to serve beyond his current term limits.
During the interview, Bannon addressed concerns about Trump’s compromises, including negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He framed these as necessary concessions but did not elaborate on their implications.
The article concludes by highlighting Bannon’s belief in Trump’s potential to win all 50 states in 2028, a feat no president has achieved since Ronald Reagan.