Donald Trump joked that he would run for president again in 2028 to save the ratings of the press [1].
The comments highlight the former president's ongoing relationship with the media and his tendency to use humor to challenge the press corps during high-profile events.
Speaking during a dinner of correspondents, Trump said, "Voy a postularme de nuevo, se me da muy bien," which translates to saying he would run again because he is good at it [1]. He said that he would do so to save the ratings of the press [2].
Trump also made claims regarding his electoral history during the event. He said, "He ganado tres veces," asserting that he has won three elections [3].
Reports on the specific nature of the joke varied among observers. Some sources indicated Trump joked about seeking a third term in 2028 [3], while other reports suggested he joked about a fourth term [2].
Despite the varying reports on the number of terms, the core of the remarks focused on the intersection of political candidacy and media viewership. Trump's remarks were delivered in a setting traditionally designed for mutual ribbing between political leaders and journalists, a dynamic he has frequently navigated throughout his public life.
“"Voy a postularme de nuevo, se me da muy bien."”
These remarks reflect Trump's strategy of utilizing media events to maintain public visibility and challenge the narrative of the press. By framing a potential future candidacy as a favor to media ratings, he pivots a political ambition into a critique of the industry's dependence on his persona for viewership.
