Michelle Obama addressed the possibility of her husband, former President Barack Obama, running for a third term if Donald Trump were to bypass the Constitution and run for a third term. In an interview with Alex Cooper on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast uploaded on January 21, Michelle Obama said she hopes her husband would not consider running again.
"We need new energy, new vision all the time," Obama stated. "Eight years is enough. And there are so many talented people out there—why would we keep going with the same people? How are we going to build young leaders if the same people keep doing it again and again and again?"
Obama emphasized that she believes in the need for new vision, particularly in a rapidly changing world. She also expressed her desire to see younger leaders take over the country, pointing out that people have different experiences and perspectives than those of older generations.
If Trump were to follow the Constitution and not run for a third term, potential successors like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio could emerge in the 2028 presidential election. However, it is unclear whether Trump has identified any clear successor.
In response to a question about her husband's possible candidacy, Michelle Obama said she would "actively work against" such a scenario. She also stated that she would be at home working against it, suggesting that she and her husband are committed to ensuring a smooth transition of power if he were to consider running again.
The proposal of a new bill in January 2026 aims to prevent Trump from being on the ballot in the 2028 presidential election, which could potentially address concerns about his eligibility. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
"We need new energy, new vision all the time," Obama stated. "Eight years is enough. And there are so many talented people out there—why would we keep going with the same people? How are we going to build young leaders if the same people keep doing it again and again and again?"
Obama emphasized that she believes in the need for new vision, particularly in a rapidly changing world. She also expressed her desire to see younger leaders take over the country, pointing out that people have different experiences and perspectives than those of older generations.
If Trump were to follow the Constitution and not run for a third term, potential successors like Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio could emerge in the 2028 presidential election. However, it is unclear whether Trump has identified any clear successor.
In response to a question about her husband's possible candidacy, Michelle Obama said she would "actively work against" such a scenario. She also stated that she would be at home working against it, suggesting that she and her husband are committed to ensuring a smooth transition of power if he were to consider running again.
The proposal of a new bill in January 2026 aims to prevent Trump from being on the ballot in the 2028 presidential election, which could potentially address concerns about his eligibility. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
! It's so true that we need fresh faces and new ideas in politics – eight years is a pretty long time, right? 
I think it's great that she's pushing for young leaders to step up and take the reins. My kids are always telling me how out of touch some politicians seem with the younger generation... 
I love that Michelle Obama gets it and wants to make sure we're not stuck with the same old faces forever! 
It's good to see her being proactive about making sure a smooth transition happens if her husband were to consider running again (fingers crossed he doesn't!) 
I'm like, totally not surprised that Michelle Obama is talking trash about her hubby running for a third term lol. She's always been the voice of reason in the Obama family. And omg can you imagine? The thought of him trying to bypass the Constitution and run again 
. It's like, no thanks! We need new energy and fresh faces in politics, and that's exactly what she's all about 
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. The world is changing so fast, we can't keep relying on the same old people making the same decisions. And let's be real, JD Vance and Marco Rubio are both solid options if Trump isn't running 
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. She's not afraid to speak her mind and stir up some controversy, but she does it with such class and elegance 
. I'm totally here for it! 
also why would she be all against him running again? are they still married or something? 
and i don't buy that JD Vance and Marco Rubio are gonna just magically appear as successors if trump doesn't identify one already... seems like a weak plan to me.
. But seriously, it's all about bringing in fresh faces and perspectives to the table. We need people who are actually listening to us, you know? And let's be real, after everything that's gone down with Trump, I think most people are just ready for a change 
. It's time for some new energy, like Obama said! Plus, can't we just imagine how interesting it would be to see JD Vance and Marco Rubio duke it out on the campaign trail? 
Anyway, gotta root for those youngins' 
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what she said about needing new energy and vision makes sense tho we need change in dc ASAP but on the other hand i feel bad for JD Vance and marco Rubio they're already in that position to be considered candidates... meanwhile trump's eligibility is a whole mess 
. Trump running for a third term? No way 
. The Constitution is clear, time to move on. JD Vance and Marco Rubio would be great options 
. Can't wait to see how the 2028 election unfolds! 
That would be like trying to put diesel fuel in an electric car - it just wouldn't work! 
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It's amazing how much impact one person can have on the world. The fact that she's already thinking about the future and wanting to make sure there's new energy and vision in leadership is just so refreshing! 
The fact that Michelle is actively working against her husband running for a third term shows she's all about putting the country first, not just her own family's interests. 
I'm loving this idea of preventing Trump from being on the ballot in 2028 - let's keep those opportunities open to new leaders! 
I'm so over this whole third term thing. Michelle Obama's got a point, we do need fresh faces and new ideas. Eight years is enough, you know? It's like, what happened to 'change' if not for a new generation coming in? And Trump's always saying he's above the law, but I guess even he can't bypass the Constitution 
. Can we just move forward already? 
), we'd want some new blood in the White House ASAP 
It's crazy how the whole situation is still a bit of a mess.