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Trump Signals Serious Intent to Explore Third Presidential Term

Despite constitutional barriers, Trump discusses potential strategies, including a vice-presidential succession plan, while critics warn of democratic erosion.

  • Donald Trump confirmed in an NBC interview that he is 'not joking' about seeking a third term, citing potential methods for doing so.
  • One floated strategy involves Vice President JD Vance running in 2028 and resigning after inauguration, allowing Trump to assume the presidency.
  • Legal experts emphasize that the 22nd and 12th Amendments present significant obstacles, making such plans constitutionally dubious.
  • Amending the Constitution to allow a third term would require a two-thirds majority in Congress and ratification by three-quarters of states, a highly unlikely scenario.
  • Critics argue that Trump's comments risk undermining democratic norms, while some allies, like Steve Bannon, continue to advocate for exploring legal loopholes.
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