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Most supporters of Donald Trump want him to run again if he loses the current presidential election, according to a poll cited by Newsweek. This survey, conducted by the independent polling firm Redfield & Wilton Strategies, shows that 51 per cent of Trump voters believe he should pursue the presidency again in 2028 if he loses to Kamala Harris, while 38 per cent think he should not. Among the general voter population, 31 per cent think Trump should run again if he loses, while 55 per cent believe he should not. Support among Harris voters is notably low, with only 13 per cent in favour of a 2028 run by Trump, 82 per cent opposed, and 5 per cent undecided. Also read: It's a tie for Trump and Harris in Dixville Notch. Here's what a 3-3 split means In an interview on 20 September, Trump addressed this possibility, saying, “No, I don’t. No, I don’t… I think that that will be it. I don’t see that at all. I think that hopefully, we’re gonna be successful.” Legally, yes. The US Constitution's 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms, but these terms do not have to be consecutive. Trump, who served from 2017 to 2021, could make a future attempt, following in the footsteps of Grover Cleveland, the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Trump faces ongoing legal challenges: he was convicted on 34 criminal counts in New York, with sentencing expected soon, and he is dealing with additional criminal cases linked to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump has pleaded not guilty in all the cases. Although the Constitution does not explicitly ban convicted individuals from the presidency, these legal battles and the potential for jail time if he loses this election might cause complications. (With inputs from agencies) Prapti Upadhayay is a New Delhi-based journalist who reports on key news developments across India and global affairs, with a special focus on US politics. When not None
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