On Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed a potential timeline for his departure from office.
“We’ll have a big percentage of the chip business by the time I leave office,” Trump remarked. “Which could be a long time. Who knows? But it could also be fairly quick. They say two and a half years. We’re gonna find out.”
According to the U.S. Constitution, Trump cannot pursue the presidency again. His term is set to conclude at 12 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2029, unless he dies, resigns, or is removed from office. Nonetheless, he has continued to entertain the notion of a third term, actively promoting “Trump 2028” on social media and selling related merchandise.
Trump’s mention of a “fairly quick” departure was an unexpected development.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a frequent adversary of Trump and a possible Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential election, took the opportunity to remind the president of the remaining time in his term.
Trump’s discussions about 2028 have raised concerns among critics, particularly given his previous attempt to overturn the 2020 election and his role in inciting a mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021—an incident that led to his impeachment.
Considering his track record, critics on X have been vocal about their opinions regarding the president’s statements:
