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Trump Allies Push for Constitutional Amendment to Allow Third Term

Efforts to amend the 22nd Amendment gain momentum as Trump teases the possibility of running beyond his current term.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing an executive order on reciprocal tariffs in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 3, 2025.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt is seated at the Hoover desk in the Oval Office in 1935.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump has repeatedly teased the idea of serving a third presidential term, despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting it.
  • Supporters, including Rep. Andy Ogles, have introduced a resolution to extend presidential term limits from two terms to three, requiring a constitutional amendment.
  • Amending the Constitution would require significant hurdles, including two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-quarters of the states.
  • Some Trump allies are exploring the possibility of a constitutional convention, though this path has never been used to amend the U.S. Constitution.
  • While some view Trump's comments as jokes or trolling, others believe he may seriously consider pursuing a third term if procedural avenues are viable.