The US president has suggested potential ways to circumvent the constitutional restriction on serving more than two terms.
President Trump indicated in a Sunday interview with NBC News that he is “not joking” about the possibility of seeking a third term. He stated that there are “methods” to pursue this, despite the two-term limit established by the US Constitution.
During a phone call from Mar-a-Lago, Trump made his most explicit comments to date regarding the possibility of extending his presidency beyond 2029, saying, “A lot of people want me to do it.”
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, which was ratified in 1951 following President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, stipulates that “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
While Trump’s previous remarks about a third term have often been dismissed by his allies as jokes, these recent comments suggest a more serious consideration. His political advisor Steve Bannon recently suggested to NewsNation that Trump could “run and win again in 2028,” alluding to possible legal strategies.
Earlier this year, Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a constitutional amendment that would allow presidents to serve three non-consecutive terms. However, it has not yet gained significant support. Constitutional amendments require approval by a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from three-quarters of US states.
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