Trump 2028 hat launch sparks controversy as new merch hints at third-term ambitions despite constitutional limits.
Bright red Trump 2028 hats, priced at $50, and T-shirts reading “Trump 2028 (Rewrite the Rules)” are now available on his official store, despite the constitutional 22nd Amendment that bars any U.S. president from serving more than two terms.
Trump Hints at a Third Term—Again
Though Donald Trump currently serves his second term after his 2024 re-election, he has repeatedly teased the idea of running again in 2028. At 78 years old and facing declining approval ratings, the former president claimed last month he’s “not joking” about seeking a third term.
He also implied that there are “methods” to make it happen, which has worried both proponents of democracy and legal experts.
Actually, What the 22nd Amendment Says
The 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, enacted in 1951, clearly states that no one can be elected president more than twice.
To change this law, Trump would need the consent of at least 38 states and a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate, which seems improbable in the present political climate.
Public Reaction and Legal Concerns
Critics say the new merch is more of a political stunt or marketing tactic, but others worry it normalizes a dangerous flirtation with authoritarianism.
Legal scholars emphasize that floating the idea of a third term, even in jest, can erode democratic norms.
With opinion polls showing disapproval over Trump’s tariff policies and handling of inflation, this merchandise rollout may be a distraction—or a trial balloon to test public reaction.
What’s for Sale?
- Trump 2028 Hat – Red, made in the USA, $50
- Trump 2028 T-shirt – Navy or red, “Rewrite the Rules,” $36
Eric Trump modeled the hat in a recent social media post, fueling further speculation that the family is doubling down on Trump’s future political ambitions.
Source: The Guardian
