Trump raised the topic of another term Thursday during a Black History Month event at the White House and during a speech to Republican governors.

Summary

Despite the 22nd Amendment barring a third term (“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice”), Trump continues to suggest he could run again, raising the idea at a Black History Month event and with Republican governors.

Legal experts say the Constitution is clear that he cannot run, though some supporters, including Rep. Andy Ogles and Steve Bannon, are pushing for a constitutional amendment or a 2028 campaign.

Meanwhile, Trump has expanded executive authority in his second term, drawing criticism for undermining congressional checks.

  • dev_null@lemmy.ml
    28·
    10 hours ago

    I have to say, it would be extremely funny if they changed the constitution and then Trump lost to Obama

    • alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      2·
      5 hours ago

      The Dems should call his bluff and propose a constitutional amendment allowing three terms, perhaps under the condition that sitting presidents must win an open primary to be eligible for a second or third nomination.

      FDR had three terms, plus a few months of a fourth term.

      IMHO, the bigger issue is not having three terms, but the fact that sitting presidents can get the nomination without winning a primary. This practice removes an important opportunity to replace them.