New Bill Aims To Block Trump From 2028 Ballot [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Published Jan 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM EST updated Jan 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST
A new bill has been introduced that looks to ensure that President Donald Trump is excluded from the ballot in the 2028 presidential election. California state Senator Tom Umberg, a Democrat, introduced the measure about the possibility of the president serving a third term.
Why It Matters
The idea that Trump would run for a third term have circulated since the beginning of his second term last January—by the president and people in his inner circle, and Trump 2028 merchandise went on sale in early 2025. Trump, though, has repeatedly changed tack on the idea, saying at times that he wasn’t joking about running, and later saying it was not something he would do.
The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution bars a president from serving more than two terms.
What To Know
Umberg, who represents Santa Ana and is a chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is proposing a bill that would allow the California secretary of state to request proof of a candidate’s eligibility. The bill would exclude candidates from the ballot if they are constitutionally ineligible.
Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-third-term-2028-bill-tom-umberg-california-11366971
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