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Here’s what’s worrying investorsCerebras falls sharply after its first earnings report as public companyStocks rebound from Fed sell-off as chipmakers rallyEuropean stocks finish lower, snapping 5-day win streakTrump Warns U.S. Could Resume Iran Strikes If Peace Deal Fails as G7 Talks IntensifyDow climbs above 52,000 for first time as oil prices fallBrent falls below $80 per barrel on report U.S. will allow Iran to sell oil immediatelySpaceX rises 4% to leapfrog Amazon in market cap, closes short of MicrosoftDow climbs more than 450 points for record close as oil tumbles on potential Iran dealSpaceX stock gains 19% in first full day of trading after record debutU.S.-Iran deal explained: What we knowSpaceX IPO live updates: SPCX pops 30% after biggest IPO everTesla shares decline as investors’ focus shifts to SpaceX debutDow futures rebound by 300 points as chip stocks bounce, oil prices easeEuropean shares open higher; energy stocks jumpAsia-Pacific markets close mixed as Middle East tensions riseDow drops 650 points to session lows as Trump doubles down on Iran threatStocks tumble, with Nasdaq shedding 3% as chip comeback fizzles: Live updatesEuropean markets close lower after oil prices slideAsia markets close mostly higher; South Korea’s Kospi pops 8%European tech stocks extend sell-off as regional indices open in the redAsia-Pacific markets close in the red with South Korean stocks sinking 8%Corning shares gain after Amazon AI data center deal announcementInside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew fromNasdaq falls 4% and suffers worst day since April 2025 as traders flee chip stocksS&P 500 futures tick lower as Wall Street awaits May jobs reportDow surges nearly 900 points for record close as investors rotate away from tech namesS&P 500 rises to record to start June, dominated by tech as oil spike hits rest of market24 stocks in the S&P 500 trade at new 52-week highsAnthropic confidentially files for IPOTrump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Iran Peace Talks Collapse as Strait of Hormuz Tensions EscalateStock futures are flat in overnight trading as June trading begins near record highsShangri-La Dialogue 2026: Defense Spending, China-Taiwan Tensions and Ukraine War Lessons Dominate Singapore SummitStocks close at record highs with tech leading the way again. Nasdaq gains 8% in MayEuropean stocks end higher as investors mull potential Iran ceasefire extensionGap shares tumble 13% as retailer cuts sales guidance after disappointing Old Navy performanceDow Jones rises 200 points to record as oil declines, but a pause in the chip rally weighs on the S&P 500Taiwan chip stocks climb after Nvidia announces $150 billion spending plansDulux maker’s stock soars 20% after takeover bid from major rival; oil holds below $100S&P 500, Nasdaq catapulted to new highs by Micron and tech as traders monitor shaky Iran negotiationsEuropean stocks edge lower amid U.S-Iran peace talks uncertaintyBP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ conduct concernsUS Conducts Self-Defense Strikes in Iran as Ceasefire Talks Continue and Hormuz Tensions PersistEuropean stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran talks continue; euro zone bond yields dropDelivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bidTaiwan and China Coast Guards Face Escalating Standoff Near Pratas Islands Amid South China Sea TensionsSuspect Dead After Opening Fire at White House Security Checkpoint in Third Nearby Shooting in a MonthRussia Launches Massive Kyiv Attack With Rare Oreshnik Missile in One of War’s Largest BarragesTrump Says Iran Peace Deal Is ‘Largely Negotiated’ as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Moves CloserStocks rally back as rate and oil fears ease. Dow jumps more than 600 pointsU.S. stocks slide under pressure from higher rates, Nasdaq drop led by chip stocksEuropean markets: UK unemployment rises; Germany kicks off Uniper privatizationPutin Heads to China Seeking Trade, Energy and Strategic Wins in Xi SummitS&P 500 futures are little changed after tech-driven rally leads index to new recordAsia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes Xi meetingTrump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping Amid Trade and AI TensionsCambridge Shooting Video Shows Gunman Firing at Cars Before Police Shoot SuspectCDC Director Jay Bhattacharya Defends U.S. Response to Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise ShipStock futures are little changed as traders await inflation reading, monitor Iran war developmentsTrump Backs Federal Gas Tax Suspension as Iran War Sends U.S. Fuel Prices SoaringKeir Starmer Vows to Stay as U.K. Prime Minister After Labour Suffers Crushing Local Election LossesThe S&P 500 closes at another record, notches longest weekly winning streak since 2024European stocks close lower with Trump’s EU tariff threatsMarco Rubio Says U.S. Awaits Iran Response on War Proposal as Strait of Hormuz Tensions EscalateS&P 500 retreats from record highs, hurt by a turn higher in oil pricesHawkEye shares surge in debutNorway’s central bank raises interest rates to curb inflation; European stocks end lower
preCharge News WASHINGTON D.C. — Former President Donald Trump offered his most definitive answer yet about whether he intends to seek a third term in office—saying he does not plan to pursue another run after completing a second term. But his comments, laced with constitutional hedging and praise for emerging GOP successors, left the door ajar for speculation.
“I’ll be an eight-year president. I’ll be a two-term president,” Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker during a Sunday airing of Meet the Press.
That answer was a shift from his earlier flirtation with a third-term bid. In March, he said he was “not joking” when asked about extending his time in office. Since then, Trump allies have reportedly urged him to test constitutional limits. Yet he now says he understands the barriers in front of him.
“It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do,” Trump said. “I don’t know if that’s constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else.”
Trump Breaks Silence on Third-Term Rumors. Photo: NBC
The Constitutional Wall: Can Trump Run Again?
The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment clearly bars presidents from serving more than two elected terms. Altering that provision would require two-thirds approval from both chambers of Congress—or from two-thirds of state legislatures—plus ratification by three-fourths of states. That threshold makes repeal politically unfeasible.
In January, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) introduced a long-shot proposal to amend the Constitution to allow up to three presidential terms. It has since stalled. Meanwhile, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), lead counsel in Trump’s first impeachment, introduced a counter-resolution affirming the two-term limit.
Though Trump denied holding any formal meetings about a third-term path, he acknowledged hearing “different concepts,” including a scenario where Vice President JD Vance runs in 2028 and hypothetically “passes the role” to Trump. Legal scholars widely view such ideas as unconstitutional.
Speculation reached a boiling point last month when Trump’s sons, through the Trump Organization, released “Trump 2028” hats priced at $50. The merchandise carried the tagline: “Rewrite the rules with the Trump 2028 high crown hat.”
Trump’s sons, through the Trump Organization, released “Trump 2028” hats priced at $50.
The hats sparked backlash and added fuel to media rumors of a third-term Trump bid. But the former president distanced himself from the merchandise during the NBC interview.
“There are many people selling the 2028 hat. But this is not something I’m looking to do,” Trump said. “I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican.”
Who Will Carry the MAGA Torch?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance. (Official photos)
Trump floated several names as potential heirs to the MAGA movement. Among them were Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Both men have seen their profiles rise significantly in Trump’s second term.
“It could very well be Vance,” Trump said, when asked who’s next in line. “But I don’t want to get involved in that.”
He praised Vance as a “fantastic, brilliant guy” and added that Rubio, now juggling roles from national security adviser to acting head of USAID, is doing “an outstanding job.” Trump stopped short of endorsing either candidate, emphasizing that the 2028 race is still a long way off.
“Somebody’s the VP. If that person is outstanding, I guess that person would have an advantage,” Trump added.
Still, he pointed out that other Republicans—“maybe 20 of them”—could emerge as strong contenders.
Internal GOP Pressure and 2026 Election Fears
Internal GOP Pressure and 2026 Election Fears
Even as Trump eyes a smooth handoff, the political pressure inside the GOP is intensifying. Trump is gearing up for the 2026 midterms, hoping to defy historical odds. Midterm losses are common for the president’s party, and GOP strategists are privately bracing for difficult Senate and House races.
Trump has faced mounting criticism over his swift use of executive orders, especially actions targeting DEI initiatives and imposing steep tariffs. The latter move in particular has drawn fire from both parties and has contributed to sagging approval ratings in the early months of his second term.
Recent polls from preCharge News show Trump’s handling of the economy—especially tariffs—as one of his weakest areas.
Despite that, he remains undeterred.
“I think we’re going to turn it around. I think we’re going to turn it around easy,” he told Welker, signaling a “very active” role in GOP fundraising and candidate endorsements.
Trump’s Exit Strategy or Political Red Herring?
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after disembarking from Air Force One at West Palm Beach, Florida. (Reuters)
For now, Trump seems content with a two-term legacy and appears focused on securing GOP momentum in 2026. Whether that will hold remains to be seen, particularly as MAGA loyalists continue to stir third-term fantasies online and through merchandise.
His decision to praise—but not anoint—Vance or Rubio ensures the spotlight stays on him. And in classic Trump fashion, he’s keeping speculation alive without crossing legal lines—at least for now.
Eduardo Sifuentes
