What makes a restoration of former President Donald Trump interesting, if not tantalizing, is the simple fact that Trump can’t seek reelection in 2028.

While some have suggested that he would be a lame duck upon taking the oath for a second, nonconsecutive term, that’s probably not true if he finds himself with Republicans in the majority in both houses of Congress. Not only would Senate confirmations be easier, but key pieces of legislation could pass before campaigning in the 2026 midterm elections begins in earnest next fall. As the 47th or 45th president (depending on how you count), Trump would have somewhere between six and eight months to implement his program.