Trump website sell “Trump 2028” t-shirt, potentially unconstitutional?
JAKARTA – The official website of US President Donald Trump has once again drawn public attention after it began selling controversial merchandise that is perceived as potentially violating the US Constitution.
The items in question are hats and T-shirts bearing the slogan “Trump 2028”, priced at $50 (approximately Rp800,000).
The product description reads: “The future looks bright! Change the rules with the Trump 2028 hat. Featuring full embroidery and a back clasp, this hat will be your new favourite.”
The sale of this merchandise, as reported by unliadtech.com has sparked widespread criticism, as it is seen as a direct jab at the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, which explicitly prohibits a president from serving more than two terms.
With Trump currently serving his second term after returning to the White House in early 2025, his tenure is set to end in 2028, and he is legally barred from running again.
However, the emergence of the “Trump 2028” merchandise is viewed as a signal that Trump may still be considering another run, despite the constitutional restrictions in place.
In fact, US Congressman Andy Ogles has called for changes to the rule. Ogles proposed revising the law to state:
“No person shall be elected to the office of president more than three times, or run for re-election after two consecutive terms. And anyone who has served as president for more than two years of a term won by another person shall not run for election more than twice.”
If this proposal were enacted, Trump could technically run again in 2028, as his terms would not constitute three consecutive periods.
Criticism of the merchandise has flooded social media. One user described the products as “disgusting,” while another on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “He really thinks he can violate the Constitution and the two-term rule... what a joke.”
Meanwhile, a Reuters survey revealed that the majority of Americans oppose the idea of Trump running for a third term. Approximately 75% of respondents stated that Trump should not run again, with 53% of Republicans also rejecting the idea. (DK/LM)