According to an interview aired on Sunday, Republican Donald Trump has ruled out running for president of the United States in 2028 if he loses the forthcoming November election.
Responding to a question on whether he would run again if he lost, the 78-year-old former president told US news program “Full Measure”: “No, I don’t. I think that that will be, that will be it. I don’t see that at all.”
The billionaire did, however, express his desire to be “successful” in the polls on November 5.
Trump is currently neck and neck with Democratic contender Vice President Kamala Harris, especially in critical battleground states that frequently determine close US elections.
The Democratic Party has seen a rise in support since President Joe Biden’s departure as candidate in July, following a catastrophic debate against Trump.
Trump lost to Biden in 2020, but refused to accept loss, infuriating supporters by claiming the election was “stolen” and stoking conspiracy theories.
On January 6, 2021, ardent Trump supporters invaded the US Capitol, fueled by his charges, in an attempt to prevent the election results from being certified.
In recent months, the Republican Party has repeatedly declined to commit to unconditionally recognizing the results of the impending election.