Donald Trump indicated in an NBC News interview that he might explore options for a third presidential term despite constitutional limits. He shared that there are ‘methods’ for potentially achieving this, while downplaying the urgency of the situation. Trump referenced his popularity and avoided detailed discussions on how this could be done, with amendments to the Constitution being highly complex. Supporters, including Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, show interest in changing term limits.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Donald Trump suggested he might consider running for a third term in the presidency—though technically, it’s not allowed under the 22nd Amendment. The former President himself claimed there are ‘methods’ available to change that, insisting he was “not joking” about the idea. “A lot of people want me to do it,” he explained, highlighting how supporters have been urging him to make a move, though he also noted that it’s early days within the current administration.
During the interview, Trump mentioned that as much as he enjoys working, there’s plenty still to focus on right now, insisting once again that it’s premature to even contemplate a third term. When pressed on how he might pull off this seemingly impossible feat, he indicated there are routes available—though specifics were less forthcoming. For instance, he pointed out that a scenario where Vice President JD Vance runs for office, only to hand it back to Trump, could be one pathway.
However, when asked for other methods, he surprisingly declined to elaborate, simply stating, “no.” It’s clear that amending the Constitution would be a monumental task, needing either a supermajority in Congress or support from two-thirds of the states to even propose a change. Following that, it would require ratification from three-quarters of the states, which seems like a tall order.
Trump referenced his popularity among voters, stating, “a lot of people would like me to” seek a third term. It’s not the first time he’s floated the idea of running again—previous comments have been dismissed by some Republicans as mere trolls aimed at critics.
On a related note, Republican Rep. Andy Ogles has put forth a resolution advocating for the extension of presidential term limits, which would allow Trump to aim for another stint in the Oval Office. Also, Trump ally Steve Bannon expressed certainty in an interview that Trump will “run and win again in 2028,” suggesting there could be “a couple of alternatives” for how he might navigate the third-term challenge even amidst existing restrictions.
In a curious twist, the White House has even leaned into Trump’s royal aspirations, sharing a striking image of him depicted on a fake magazine cover, wearing a crown, after dismissing congestion pricing in New York City. A post on X quoted Trump saying, “LONG LIVE THE KING!,” capturing the strange mix of admiration and seriousness surrounding his political ambitions.
Original Source: www.nbcnews.com
