‘I hope this never ends:’ Lindsey Graham teases illegal third term for Trump

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham proclaimed “Trump 2028” during a Fox News interview Tuesday while answering questions about the president’s approach to the war in Ukraine.

“I hope this never ends,” continued Graham, South Carolina’s senior Senator. He was answering a question from Fox News host Sean Hannity about President Donald Trump’s response to Russia.

Despite Graham’s exclamation, the U.S. Constitution bars Trump from being elected for another term as president. The 22nd Amendment says “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

Trump was elected in 2016 and again in 2024. For Trump to legally be elected for another term, the Constitution would have to be amended. It is challenging to amend the U.S. Constitution, as three-fourths of states must ratify the change.

A call and text to Graham’s Senate spokesperson were not immediately answered Thursday morning.

Graham reposted a clip of his statement on social media Tuesday. He is up for reelection in 2026 and has received Trump’s endorsement.

In March, Graham also ended a social media post praising the president “Trump 2028!.”

Trump himself has hinted at running for a third term in 2028. In March, he didn’t rule out running again in an interview with NBC News.

“There are methods which you could do it,” Trump told NBC News.

This week, a Democratic leader also feared Trump would undermine the Constitution and illegally serve as President after his term ends. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was concerned there wouldn’t be a 2028 election. Newsom went on a two day tour of South Carolina in July, sparking questions about his own future presidential ambitions.