Steve Bannon Suggests Legal Efforts Underway for Trump to Seek Third Term

Bannon's comments on Trump's 2028 ambitions reignite concerns about constitutional limits and democratic norms.

Steve Bannon, former Trump strategist, claimed ongoing efforts to explore ways for Donald Trump to run for a third term in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment's prohibition.
Bannon hinted at potential legal or structural strategies but did not disclose specific plans, stating more details might emerge in the coming months.
The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits U.S. presidents to two terms, and experts note that repealing or circumventing it would face significant political and legal barriers.
Critics and commentators have expressed alarm over Bannon's remarks, viewing them as a threat to constitutional norms and a signal of authoritarian tendencies.
Some Republican allies, including Rep. Andy Ogles, have proposed constitutional amendments to allow a third term, though such efforts are widely seen as unlikely to succeed.