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2028 US presidential elections

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
August 31, 2026, 11:11 am
Trump has long teased a third term. Now he’s contemplating ‘sitting home’
While the US president still repeatedly injects doubt over whether he will defy the constitution and run again in 2028, he now muses about watching TV as his successor takes credit for his achievements
By Will Weissert
US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is interviewed by Reuters during a visit to Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, July 9, 2026. (REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
July 14, 2026, 12:24 pm
US lawmaker detained by settlers says lack of punishment shows Israeli complicity
Israel’s ‘genocidal’ response to October 7 and the ‘apartheid’ conditions in the West Bank lead Ro Khanna to drop ‘pro-Israel progressive’ label he was using 4 years ago
By Jacob Magid
US Representative Ro Khanna speaks with a Palestinian resident of Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, during a visit in the West Bank, July 9, 2026. (Reuters/Ammar Awad)
July 11, 2026, 4:21 pm
US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed settlers during West Bank visit
California congressman, who is weighing run for presidency, says men with rifles blocked his group’s vehicles for over an hour as he toured destroyed Palestinian village, were then backed up by soldiers
By Rami Ayyub
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel speaks at Tel Aviv University on July 8, 2026. (Tovah Lazaroff/JTA)
July 9, 2026, 4:23 am
Rahm Emanuel: Pro-Israel Democrat can win White House in 2028 but only if ‘status quo’ changes
In speech at Tel Aviv University, veteran politician calls for ending ‘American taxpayer’s subsidy of Israel’s defense budget,’ says declining support for Jewish state not confined to Democrats
By Tovah Lazaroff
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel mingles ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony June 18, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. (AP/Alex Brandon)
July 7, 2026, 10:55 pm
In Tel Aviv speech, Rahm Emanuel to tear into Netanyahu for leading Israel to ‘dead end’
Israeli-descended Democrat and likely 2028 presidential candidate slated to accuse Jerusalem of denying aid to Gazans and call for sanctioning violent settlers along with firms that back settlements
By AP, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
From L to R: Former US vice president Kamala Harris, in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader); New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in New York City, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
July 1, 2026, 11:10 pm
Report: Harris calls Mamdani, meets pro-Palestinian activists as she weighs 2028 bid
Former VP said to discuss future of Democratic Party with Mamdani, days after candidates he backed swept New York primaries; the two have reportedly been corresponding for months
By ToI Staff
USVice President JD Vance, left, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)
July 1, 2026, 5:58 am
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
White House denies rift but Trump officials say Rubio was so skeptical that acceptable deal with Iran was possible that he declined to head US delegation, leading Vance to seize opportunity
By AP
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro greets members of the crowd after speaking at a Clinton County Democratic Party event at the Avenue 209 coffee shop, April 11, 2026, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. (AP/Marc Levy)
April 24, 2026, 12:48 pm
Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in Pennsylvania’s midterms
Moderate pro-Israel governor, vocal about his faith, widely seen as 2028 presidential hopeful; his party’s performance in swing state this year is chance to show voters he can win
By AP and ToI Staff
FILE - California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during a rally with Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall November 8, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren, File)
February 25, 2026, 3:38 am
Gavin Newsom declares he never has and ‘never will’ accept AIPAC funding
Remark by California governor, who is widely expected to run for US president in 2028, signals opposition to the pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly become a litmus test for Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, August 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP/ Matt Slocum)
January 23, 2026, 2:50 am
Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro comes out swinging on antisemitism. But is it good for the Jews?
US Jews may welcome a presidential candidate who centers his Judaism. But if he’s forced to determine when Israel criticism becomes antisemitism, his focus on faith could backfire
By Ben Sales
File: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro watches warm ups before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions on November 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
January 8, 2026, 6:35 pm
Josh Shapiro to seek 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor as 2028 presidential race looms
Jewish Democrat, who was on the shortlist to be Kamala Harris’s running mate, launches reelection bid after emerging as potential contender to be party’s next presidential nominee
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Professor Alan Dershowitz (right) listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a Hanukkah Reception in the East Room of the White House, December 11, 2019. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images North America/AFP)
December 18, 2025, 5:39 am
Dershowitz says he told Trump US Constitution not clear on whether he could serve 3rd term
US president has toyed with idea of seeking 4 more years in office, but lawyer predicts he won’t, after GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson said Dershowitz told her it would be legal for Trump to run
By Reuters and ToI Staff
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference at Belvedere Middle School, October 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
October 27, 2025, 2:12 am
California’s Newsom mulls 2028 US presidential run; Trump’s son Eric doesn’t rule one out
Governor Newsom, who has gained prominence among Democrats for confronting Trump, says he’ll decide after 2026 midterms; Eric Trump tells Israeli outlet he’s not saying no to the idea
By Reuters and ToI Staff
FILE - Former US secretary of transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks during a VoteVets Town Hall, May 13, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette, File)
August 16, 2025, 6:43 am
Pete Buttigieg sharpens tone on Israel after facing backlash for supportive stance
Underscoring Democratic party’s changing attitude on Israel, ex-transportation secretary says he’d back US recognition of Palestinian state, halt to arms exports to Jewish state
By Grace Gilson
This photo illustration, taken on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, shows an image of US President Donald Trump alongside a smartphone displaying a red 'Trump 2028' cap on the Trump Store website (Oliver Contreras / AFP)
April 25, 2025, 6:30 pm
‘Trump 2028’ merchandise for sale on US president’s store
78-year-old will not rule out seeking 3rd term, even though it would require amending the US Constitution
By AFP
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