US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea on October 29, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Donald Trump has said it is “pretty clear” the US Constitution does not permit him to run for the third term in office, after days of speculation prompted by claims from allies there was a plan to let him do just that.

“I have my highest poll numbers that I’ve ever had,” he told reporters on board Air Force One as he flew to South Korea where he is attending a regional summit as part of a whirlwind tour of Asia.

“And, you know, based on what I read, I guess I’m not allowed to run so we’ll see what happens,” he said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday told reporters he had spoken with Trump about the possibility of president seekin

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