Trump hints at running for unconstitutional third term: ‘I’m not joking’ – Washington Examiner
In a recent phone call with NBC News, former President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of running for a third term in office, asserting that he is “not joking.” Trump mentioned having received support for this idea,although he emphasized that it is still early in his current governance and that he is concentrating on the present. He suggested ther could be “methods” to pursue a third term without violating the Constitution, which restricts presidents to two terms. One method he mentioned involved a scenario where Vice President JD vance could run in 2028 and perhaps pass the presidency back to Trump. This notion of a third term is controversial and would require meaningful constitutional amendments,which are challenging to achieve. TrumpS comments have attracted attention, notably from his supporters, including former aide Steve bannon, and there is even legislative movement to amend the Constitution to allow for three-term presidencies.
Trump hints at running for unconstitutional third term: ‘I’m not joking’
President Donald Trump gave his strongest indication yet that he would consider running for a third term as president, saying he’s “not joking” and suggesting “there are methods” to do so.
In a phone call on Sunday with NBC News, Trump signaled he has received some backing for what would be an unconstitutional third term in the White House, while clarifying it’s still early to make a decision and he’s focused on the work of his second administration.
“A lot of people want me to do it,” the president said. “But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”
“I’m focused on the current,” Trump added.
Trump then went so far as to suggest there are “methods” to seek a third term that would not contravene the Constitution, which bars presidents from serving more than two terms. One of these, he indicated, would be if Vice President JD Vance ran in 2028, only to pass the presidency to Trump.
Trump did not list any other way a third term could be constitutional.
A hypothetical third Trump term does have the backing of one of his former aides, Steve Bannon. There is also some movement in Congress to extend the two-term limit. In late January, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) proposed amending the Constitution to allow a president to be elected to as many as three terms.
Amending the Constitution, however, would be very difficult and require either a two-thirds vote of Congress or two-thirds of the states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose changes. Any change would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states.
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