How Donald Trump could retain power after leaving office – 'It gives me shivers'

How Donald Trump could retain power after leaving office – 'It gives me shivers'An author who has written four books about the US president has revealed how he believes Donald Trump could retain power and access to the White House even once he leaves officeCommentsNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network12:39, 22 Apr 2026Updated 12:39, 22 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTrump may want to cling to some power long after he leaves office, an author has claimed(Image: Daniel Heuer/UPI/Shutterstock)Donald Trump's current term in office is due to end in January 2029 - but one author warns he could still cling to power.‌Journalist Michael Wolff, who has written four books about Donald Trump including 'Fire and Fury' about the POTUS' first term, has claimed Trump could retain power once his second administration comes to an end.‌The US constitution states no person can be elected president more than twice, but that hasn't stopped 79-year-old Trump from teasing he could try to run again anyway after 'Trump 2028' MAGA-style red caps emerged. In a previous interview, Trump told NBC there "are methods which you could do it", before adding: "I'm not joking.. a lot of people want me to do it".‌View 3 ImagesTrump's second term is due to come to an end in 2029(Image: AP)READ MORE: Donald Trump creates NATO 'naughty list' in bid to punish allies over Iran warREAD MORE: Iran war live: Iran opens fire on Hormuz tankers and 'seizes two vessels'Wolff revealed during a podcast episode on The Daily Beast how Trump could at least keep some influence in the Oval Office - through the use of his own children.In the new episode of 'Inside Trump's Head', the journalist said Trump's oldest son, Donald Trump Jr, could be his method for keeping a foot in the door.‌"He has spent his life as his father's lackey," Wolff noted of Donald Jr. "He's spent his life in a b...