Republican Donald Trump has ruled out running for the U.S. presidency in 2028 if he loses the upcoming election in November, according to an interview aired on Sunday.
When asked if he would consider another bid if he is unsuccessful, the 78-year-old former president told the U.S. news program Full Measure: “No, I don’t. I think that will be it. I don’t see that happening.”
However, Trump expressed optimism about his chances in the upcoming election, saying he hopes to be “successful” on November 5.
Currently, Trump is running in a tight race against Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, especially in key battleground states that often determine the outcome of close U.S. elections.
The Democratic Party has experienced a surge in support after President Joe Biden withdrew as its candidate in July, following a poorly received debate performance against Trump.
Trump, who lost to Biden in 2020, famously refused to concede, insisting the election was “stolen” and fueling conspiracy theories that led to the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, attempting to halt the certification of the election results.
In recent months, Trump has notably avoided fully committing to accepting the results of the upcoming election, should they not go in his favor.