Trump says it's 'pretty clear' he can't seek a third term

After toying with the idea of running for a constitutionally-prohibited third presidential term for months, President Donald Trump conceded that the law is "pretty clear" against such a scenario.

"I would say that if you read it, it’s pretty clear, I’m not allowed to run," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Oct. 29 as he was traveling overseas. "It’s too bad."

The comments came a day after Trump said he'd "love" to serve beyond 2028, again setting off speculation about his intentions.

Trump has regularly nodded at a third term. He raised the topic at a Black History Month event in February at the White House, where he asked the audience. “Should I run again? You tell me."

The audience cheered and began chanting “four more years.” In a speech to Republican governors that same month, Trump said he's been told he can't run again, but added he's "not sure."