Americast Americanswers…on 5 Live! Will Kamala Harris (and Donald Trump) run for president again?
Oct 27, 2025
Attention is shifting toward the 2028 presidential race, with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump aiming for another run. Discussing Trump’s potential plans for a third term raises questions about legal boundaries, while the demolition of the East Wing for a new ballroom sparks debates on funding and presidential authority. The impact of Iowa's primaries on Harris's prospects takes center stage, as historical comebacks and the current weaknesses of the Democratic Party are examined. The hosts also ponder the implications of Biden's presidency on Harris's future.
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White House Renovation Faces Few Legal Limits
- The White House East Wing demolition is legally permissible because the White House is exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Trump appointed boards and solicited private funds, creating a legal gray area that leaves few institutional checks.
Private Funding Raises Influence Questions
- Private donors are funding the $200–300 million ballroom, raising questions about influence and access for big companies.
- The project sidesteps normal congressional approval processes, deepening concerns about norms being broken.
Third Term Talk Tests Constitutional Text
- Steve Bannon publicly floated a plan for Trump to secure a third term, highlighting raw ambition within Trump's circle.
- The 22nd Amendment bars being elected more than twice, but its precise wording leaves theoretical legal loopholes discussed by commentators.