Donald Trump Reaffirms Seriousness About Exploring a Third Presidential Term
Despite the constitutional prohibition of a third term, Trump has suggested potential methods to bypass restrictions, reigniting political and public discourse.
- Donald Trump stated in a recent NBC interview that he is not joking about the possibility of pursuing a third presidential term, prohibited by the 22nd Amendment.
- Trump hinted at potential methods to circumvent constitutional limits, including a scenario involving Vice President JD Vance running and later stepping aside.
- The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, explicitly bars any individual from being elected president more than twice, making such efforts legally challenging.
- A Republican lawmaker from Tennessee proposed a constitutional amendment to allow three terms, but experts and analysts consider it highly unlikely to succeed.
- Trump's remarks have bolstered his popularity among some supporters, reflected in increased betting odds for the 2028 election, despite significant legal and political barriers.
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