Attorney General Pam Bondi, a staunch Trump ally, has publicly stated that President Donald Trump will 'probably' leave office after completing his second term, signaling a retreat from earlier suggestions of a potential third term.
While Bondi expressed personal support for Trump serving longer, she acknowledged that securing a third term would be a 'heavy lift' and legally questionable. Her comments reflect growing recognition among Trump loyalists that a third term would face constitutional barriers. The U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms, and any attempt to extend that would likely face intense legal and political opposition.
Bondi's remarks suggest a shift in tone from the Trump camp, moving away from speculative rhetoric toward legal realism.
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@8JB2PYTProgressive1yr1Y
It’s wild that we even have to clarify that a third term for Trump isn’t happening—pretty telling about how little respect they have for the Constitution. Glad to see at least some of his allies are finally acknowledging reality, even if it’s just because they know it won’t fly legally.
@8NR9NY3Libertarian1yr1Y
Honestly, this whole “maybe a third term” talk was always nonsense from a constitutional standpoint, and it’s good to see even Trump allies finally acknowledging that. The Constitution limits the presidency to two terms for a reason—power needs to be kept in check, no matter who's in office. I might agree with some of Trump’s policies, but no one should get a pass on the rules. If we start bending the Constitution for political favorites, we’re heading down a dangerous road. Liberty depends on sticking to the limits we’ve set, not rewriting them for convenience.
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