Former President Donald Trump stated Sunday that he “does not suppose” he would run for president in 2028 if he fails to return to the White House in 2024.
“No, I do not know. I believe it may be, it may be every thing,” Trump stated when reporter Sharyl Attkisson requested if he would run once more.
The remark was notable each as a result of Trump appeared to rule out a fourth White House bid and since he not often admits the opportunity of legitimately dropping an election. Trump sometimes insists that this might solely occur if there was widespread dishonest, a false accusation did in 2020 and is done in advance once more throughout his 2024 presidential marketing campaign.
Trump could be 82 in 2028, a yr older than President Joe Biden is now. Biden dropped out of the race in July after his disastrous debate efficiency and months of criticism from Trump and different conservatives, who accused him of being too outdated and erratic for the job.
Attkisson interviewed Trump for his present “Full Measure.” Also throughout the 22-minute interview, Trump defended his file on the coronavirus pandemic. He took credit score for the event of COVID-19 vaccines developed throughout his presidency, additionally saying that “they’re doing vaccine research and we’ll discover out” in the event that they’re protected.
Trump stated Republicans have grow to be skeptical of vaccines, whereas Democrats are trusting.
The 2028 assertion got here on the very finish of the interview, which additionally included a query about how Trump stays wholesome. “I attempt to eat proper,” the previous president stated, prompting an incredulous response from Attkisson, who famous that Trump has grow to be recognized for his love of burgers.
“Real hamburgers,” Trump stated.
