‘Trump 2028’ Cap: US President jokes about seeking third term [Video]

United States President Donald Trump on Friday joked about seeking a third term and unveiled a ‘Trump 2028’ cap, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two terms.
Trump made the joke at an annual event to mark press freedom in Washington, where he poked fun at journalists and political rivals before making the surprise remark.

“To show just how much I care about the press and I want to save your ratings, I’m pleased to announce my intention to, and this is somewhat of a scoop, my intention to run for a fourth term as president of the United States,” he quipped before pulling out a red “Trump 2028” cap and wearing it.

The US President’s assertion drew laughter from hundreds of the audience, although the Constitution bars anyone from serving more than two presidential terms.

DAILY POST reports that the event, which celebrates press freedom, was rescheduled after being suspended in April following an alleged assassination attempt on the president.

The ceremony also marked the Republican’s first appearance at the correspondents’ dinner, an event he had long skipped during his political career.

Throughout his speech, Trump mixed humour with criticism of what he described as the “fake news media,” while taking playful jabs at reporters in attendance.

Trump, while turning to journalists, jokingly said, “I know it was not easy finding shoes to go along with your bulletproof vest, which many people didn’t want to wear because they’d rather die than look 20 pounds heavier.”

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