The action
US presidents can’t serve more than two terms in office, but the current man in office Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to change the rules and become the first person to do so. Such a shift would require a potential overhaul of the Constitution.
overall favorite for the 2028 presidency is current Vice President JD Vance
Nontheless, leading UK sportsbook operator William Hill clearly thinks it is feasible given that it is now offering odds on Trump returning for a third stint, providing +500 on this outcome. The overall favorite for the 2028 presidency is current Vice President JD Vance at +250, with Donald Trump Jr. and Gavin Newsom at +900.
Despite being born in South Africa and, as a result, unable to run for the presidency, Elon Musk is still available to bet on at William Hill at +3300 for the next election.
Possible loophole
To amend the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, a change in the two-term cap would require two-thirds approval in the House, Senate, and state governments.
While the Republican Party holds a majority in the two chambers, it doesn’t have the necessary support. On the state level, Democrats control 18 of the 50 states, which is another major stumbling block.
winning the election with Trump as his vice president before resigning
However, Trump supporters say that nothing is stopping JD Vance from running and winning the election with Trump as his vice president before resigning. This would permit the current president to step into the role for a third time.
A common offering
Betting on political markets has become increasingly popular in the UK recently. Some politicians have even gotten into the action and fallen in trouble for it. Ahead of the UK election in July 2024, several political figures bet on the outcome, leading to investigations into their behavior.
Most sportsbooks now offer these markets, alongside prediction sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, which exploded in popularity during the most recent US election.