Overview
- Stewart devoted Monday night's monologue to raising constitutional concerns over the possibility of Trump seeking a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.
- He referenced Trump’s past remark that he would “love to” serve again and joked that merchandise signals forethought about the idea.
- The segment cited Steve Bannon’s public assertion of a “plan” to bypass the term limit, which remains an allegation without disclosed details or verification.
- As signs of long-term intent, Stewart pointed to large personal projects, quipping that someone building a 90,000-square-foot ballroom is not planning a quick exit.
- He floated a satirical 2028 “overseas president” role to grant pomp abroad, and coverage notes no formal legal steps toward a third term have been reported.