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4w ago

Trump Reiterates Third-Term Interest, GOP Lawmakers Downplay Remarks

Donald Trump insists he is serious about exploring avenues for a third presidential term, but legal barriers and Republican skepticism render such a move unlikely.

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President Donald Trump declared sweeping tariffs of 10% and more on imports from all countries despite warnings of a global trade war.
The term-limited, 78-year-old president would be a lame duck already were it not for the threat of running again (Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP)

Overview

  • Donald Trump has stated he is 'not joking' about pursuing a third term, referencing potential strategies such as vice-presidential succession.
  • The 22nd Amendment prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice, presenting a significant constitutional obstacle to Trump's ambitions.
  • Republican lawmakers have largely dismissed Trump's comments as humor, though some acknowledge he may be serious about the idea.
  • Legal experts note that while serving a third term through succession may not explicitly violate the Constitution, it could face legal and ethical challenges tied to the amendment's intent.
  • Efforts to amend the Constitution to allow a third term, such as a resolution introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles, face overwhelming procedural and political hurdles in a polarized Congress.