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Barrett Says 22nd Amendment’s Two‑Term Limit Is Clear in Fox Interview

The justice’s plain‑text answer comes after weeks of third‑term chatter, with the constitutional bar widely recognized.

President Donald Trump and Amy Coney Barrett stand on the Blue Room Balcony after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the Constitutional Oath to her on the South Lawn of the White House White House in Washington, Oct. 26, 2020.
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Overview

  • In a Special Report interview, Bret Baier asked Justice Amy Coney Barrett if presidential term limits are "cut and dry," and she replied, "that's what the amendment says."
  • Barrett discussed her originalist approach while promoting her new book, noting the Constitution mixes specific rules with broader principles.
  • The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four elections, states that no person shall be elected president more than twice.
  • President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a third term in multiple interviews, suggesting there are "methods" to attempt it.
  • Social media reactions ranged from alarm to skepticism, and legal experts continue to say proposed workarounds, including vice‑presidential succession schemes, face formidable constitutional obstacles.