'Hell of a drug': Trump 'trolling' dismissed on CNN as desperate attempt to stay relevant

President Donald Trump's "trolling" about running for a third term seems to be a way for the president to maintain relevancy as he approaches the midterm of his second administration, according to one analyst.

Sabrina Singh, a former Pentagon spokesperson, discussed statements made by Trump and his allies about running for a third term on CNN's "The Arena" with Kasie Hunt on Monday. Her comments come after former presidential advisor Steve Bannon said during an interview with The Economist that there is a "plan" in place to make sure Trump is president in 2028 and beyond.

"It's going to be very, verytough for Donald Trump, as muchas he says it, to be elected fora third term," Singh said. "There are Democratic governors in statesthat are not going to put him onthe ballot. So logistically andby the numbers game, hewouldn't win."

Singh added that Trump's statements about a second term reveal that he may really be seeking relevance instead of another term as president.

"So why would youeven jeopardize that and putyour name on the ballot when youknow you're not goingto have the numbers or in hiswords, you're not going to havethe cards?" Singh said. "So I think...relevancy is a hell of adrug. I think he likes to stayrelevant."