Donald Trump Jr evinced interest in running for US president during an address on Tuesday amid continued buzz that his father will soon try for a third term at the helm. The remarks came during a panel at the Qatar Economic Forum when the moderator asked if the POTUS’ eldest son would “pick up the reins” after his father leaves office. The MAGA movement has also issued calls for the Trump family to remain in the White House — with a series of family members being pitched for the post of President over the coming years.

“It’s an honour to be asked and an honour to see that some people are okay with it…I don’t know, maybe one day. You know, that calling is there. I’ll always be very active in terms of being a vocal proponent of these things. I think my father has truly changed the Republican Party,” Trump Jr said.

Trump 2028?

Meanwhile his father has hinted repeatedly at the possibility of a third term as US President — something that the Constitution does not allow under normal circumstances. Congressman Andy Ogles had also introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution in late January. The change would have allowed only non-consecutive US Presidents to run for a third term — leaving nobody apart from Trump eligible.

The POTUS has also broached the subject on several occasions this year and his website currently sells merch alluding to a third term. And members of his team — including longtime adviser Steve Bannon — have said they are looking into ways to make Trump 2028 happen.

“No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking. But it is far too early to think about it. There are methods which you could do it, as you know,” the POTUS told ABC News last month.

US presidents are limited to two four-year terms (consecutive or otherwise) according to the 22nd Amendment of Constitution. A proposal to overturn a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the 50 American states. Trump was the oldest US President (aged 78) to take oath last year and would be 82 if he took on another four-year term following the November 2028 election.

(With inputs from agencies)