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This is how. I'll put the relevant amendment part here so we know what we're working with:
The SCOTUS can claim that the office of President renews, and the old one ceases to exist. Thus, they can say that Trump was elected to the 45th and 47th offices of President, each once. They can further state that the 22nd amendment specifically refers to being elected to one of these particular offices of President, of which 47 have existed to date.
The SCOTUS can then conclude that, since Trump has not been elected to the 47th office of President more than twice, he is eligible for a second term of the 47th office of President. To us, this would be his third, but to the SCOTUS, it would be his second.
I can't see how anyone would go with this. He also has never been the 48th President, so why not let his number just increment.
Also, the amendment uses the definite article, "the office of the President". Not an office, or office of a President. I understand that 5 justices can just say whatever the hell they want, but virtually anyone would understand this is neither the intent NOR the most sensible reading of the text.
That's what a potential shutdown in Trump's third term would solve.
For 2028, go with the 2nd term of 47th logic to get Trump in again.
Then, pass a new law to clarify the index logic, and allow for Trump's time as 47th to transition into 48th in 2032. Shutdown the government to force the Dems to vote yes on it.
Trump remains President until the day he dies.