New Bill Aims To Block Trump From 2028 Ballot

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Source: Newsweek

Published Jan 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM EST updated Jan 15, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST


A new bill has been introduced that looks to ensure that President Donald Trump is excluded from the ballot in the 2028 presidential election. California state Senator Tom Umberg, a Democrat, introduced the measure about the possibility of the president serving a third term.

Why It Matters

The idea that Trump would run for a third term have circulated since the beginning of his second term last January—by the president and people in his inner circle, and Trump 2028 merchandise went on sale in early 2025. Trump, though, has repeatedly changed tack on the idea, saying at times that he wasn’t joking about running, and later saying it was not something he would do.

The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution bars a president from serving more than two terms.

What To Know

Umberg, who represents Santa Ana and is a chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is proposing a bill that would allow the California secretary of state to request proof of a candidate’s eligibility. The bill would exclude candidates from the ballot if they are constitutionally ineligible.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-third-term-2028-bill-tom-umberg-california-11366971

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Completely unnecessary. Nt

[Scrivener7]

2. This is a good idea for states to do. Simply omit him from the ballot.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. New Mexico did try to keep 45 off the ballot, pointing to the 14th Amendment and "Insurrection Clause"

and the SCOTUS knocked that down, although they allowed the state to use it against the loon Couy Griffin.

Maybe trying the 22nd Amendment will work.

[Scrivener7]

4. I think 22 is a much more concrete and easily applied amendment. Harder to justify breaking it.

Though will that stop them? I don't know.

[mysteryowl]

5. I like the idea, but get a legal restraining order before the election.

[Bayard]

6. He won't live that long,

Except maybe as a rutabaga.

I think Vance will be easy pickings. Everybody hates him.

[FakeNoose]

7. The beauty of this plan is that it acknowledges that every state controls its own elections

The federal government doesn't have a say in how the states run elections - nor should it.