Steve Bannon says America hasn’t seen the last of Donald Trump — not even close.
In a new interview with The Economist, the former White House strategist claimed that Trump will not only finish his current term but will also be elected again in 2028, suggesting that plans are already being put in place to make it happen.
“Get Used to Trump in the White House”
Bannon, who helped mastermind Trump’s 2016 campaign, told the outlet that Americans should “get used to the idea” of another four years under Trump after 2028, calling the possibility “inevitable.”
He claimed the odds of Trump staying in office beyond 2028 are “better than in 2016 and 2024” — though the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment clearly limits presidents to two elected terms.
“A Vehicle of Divine Will”
Bannon went further, describing Trump as “a vehicle of divine providence” and “an instrument of divine will,” suggesting that a higher power is guiding his presidency.
It’s an unusual claim even for the political firebrand, who has alternated between criticizing and praising Trump over the years.
The Constitutional Reality
Under U.S. law, no president can serve more than two terms — a rule established after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency.
Bannon, however, argued that the Constitution represents the “will of the American people,” implying that if voters wanted Trump to remain in office, they could somehow override that limit — a statement that many critics are calling “unconstitutional” and “dangerous.”
A Complicated Alliance
Bannon’s relationship with Trump has been rocky since his explosive quotes in Michael Wolff’s 2018 book Fire and Fury, which led to a very public fallout.
But despite the drama, he remains one of Trump’s loudest supporters heading into the 2028 election cycle.
For now, his bold prediction remains just that — a prediction — but one that’s guaranteed to stir up conversation across both political aisles.
The Takeaway
Whether you see it as devotion or delusion, Steve Bannon’s latest comments highlight how deep Trump’s political and cultural influence still runs in America.
Even as the Constitution says “no,” some of his allies are already saying “just wait.”
