Trump Signals Serious Intent for Third Presidential Term Despite Constitutional Limits

In recent remarks, the U.S. president claims widespread support for a third term and hints at vague strategies to bypass legal barriers.

Donald Trump has publicly reiterated his openness to pursuing a third presidential term, explicitly stating, 'I am not joking,' during an NBC interview.
The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment explicitly prohibits a president from serving more than two terms, a point Trump has acknowledged while suggesting 'methods' to bypass this restriction.
One scenario Trump mentioned involves Vice President J.D. Vance running for president in 2028 and stepping aside to allow Trump to assume the role, though legal experts argue this would likely violate constitutional provisions.
A proposed constitutional amendment by Republican Congressman Andy Ogles to allow a third term remains stalled and is widely considered unlikely to succeed due to procedural hurdles.
Critics and legal experts warn that Trump's rhetoric and actions could test the limits of U.S. democratic institutions, raising concerns about potential constitutional crises and democratic backsliding.