This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.In the news today: Trump still teases a third presidential run, but he’s talking more about life after 2028; the economic impact of the Iran war; and the rise of the three-year college degree. Also, caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts.
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Trump still teases a third presidential run, but he’s talking more and more about life after 2028President Donald Trump has frequently suggested he wants to seek a third term, posting about mounting another campaign, donning 2028 caps and discussing ways to make it happen — even as he’s acknowledged the Constitution prohibits it. But lately, Trump has begun showing signs that even he doesn’t really believe another run will happen. Read more.Why this matters:During recent speeches, Trump has begun describing life after the White House when his term ends in January 2029. Being willing to say he’s contemplating a White House without him marks a notable shift for Trump. Going back to his first term and from virtually the moment he won a second, he’s left the door open to staying put for more than eight years.A sitting president talking about becoming a former one is always politically fraught. But with midterm elections now just nine weeks away, Trump is approaching the point of his presidency where there will be more and more reminders that his power will soon wane.Related coverage →Latest AP-NORC polling on TrumpLake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
