Trump Administration Floats 15-Year Presidential Term Beginning in 2028, Citing “Stability” and “Continuity”

The White House on Friday announced that President Donald J. Trump is backing a proposal to extend the length of future presidential terms to 15 years, a change the administration says would take effect beginning in 2028 as part of what officials are calling a “long-term stability framework.”

Speaking alongside senior aides in a brief East Room appearance, Trump described the current four-year term structure as “outdated,” arguing that the modern presidency requires “more runway” to deliver results.

“Four years is a very short time,” Trump said. “Eight years, also short. The world is complicated. America needs continuity. We’re going to look at fifteen. It’s a strong number.”

According to a draft outline circulated by administration allies, the plan would require a constitutional amendment restructuring presidential terms and redefining the election cycle beginning in 2028. A senior official, speaking on background, said the proposal is being framed as a governance update rather than a political move.

“This is about institutional stability,” the official said. “It’s about reducing chaos. People are tired.”

Legal and Constitutional Reality

Constitutional scholars were quick to note that any change to term length would require passage of an amendment by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states — a process widely considered difficult under normal conditions.

Still, the administration signaled confidence, with Trump suggesting the proposal could gain traction through public pressure and “common sense.”

“When people hear it, they’re going to like it,” Trump said. “They like stability. They like winning. They like not constantly campaigning.”

Reactions Across Washington

Democratic leaders criticized the announcement as “authoritarian posturing” and “a constitutional stress test,” while several Republican lawmakers offered careful responses, emphasizing that any changes would have to follow formal legal processes.

One senior Republican, asked whether a 15-year term was realistic, replied,

“I’m not here to predict the future. I’m here to survive the present.”

What Happens Next

The White House said additional details would be released in early 2026, including a proposed amendment text and a “national listening tour” led by administration surrogates.

Trump closed Friday’s remarks by reiterating that the change would begin in 2028 and describing it as a “generational upgrade.”

“Fifteen years,” he said. “It’s going to feel very normal once we do it.”

Asked whether the plan had serious legislative backing or was simply designed to provoke media coverage, Trump dismissed concerns and referenced the outlet publishing the story.

“Look, they’ll say it’s satire,” Trump said, referring to The Treason Times. “That’s what they do. Satirical. But a lot of people are talking about it. People like the idea. So maybe it’s not so satirical, you know?”

Editor’s Note: This report is satire. The events described did not occur. The Treason Times is a parody news outlet