Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated he is 'not joking' about the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Trump claimed there are 'methods' to bypass this restriction, though he did not provide specific details. His comments have sparked widespread concern and debate, as they suggest a willingness to challenge long-standing democratic norms. Critics argue that such rhetoric undermines the rule of law, while some of Trump's supporters appear open to the idea.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about Trump's influence over the Republican Party and the 2024 election.
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If Trump’s the only one strong enough to fix this country, then maybe the rules need to bend—leadership comes first.
This kind of talk is exactly why we have term limits—to prevent authoritarian power grabs. Undermining the Constitution like this isn’t just dangerous, it’s a direct threat to the democratic principles this country was built on.
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Honestly, this just proves how fragile these so-called “democratic norms” really are—easily bent when someone with enough influence wants to. Maybe it’s time we admit that stable, long-term leadership like you get in a monarchy isn’t such a bad idea after all.
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I want Josh Shapiro to run for president in 2028.
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Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about third term — and notes this apparent loophole: ‘There are methods’
President Trump said he’s “not joking” about serving a third term in the White House — and thinks there’s a loophole to make it happen. Trump, 78, told
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Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution
President Trump, in an interview with NBC News, said there were “methods” that would allow a third term. The 22nd Amendment prohibits a person from being elected to more than two terms as president.
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