President Trump has not ruled out seeking a third term in office, even though the Constitution does not allow it. Here’s what to know about presidential term limits and why they exist.
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You need to stop equivocating here. There is no “question” in the constitution about whether a President can serve a third term. His claim does not need to be investigated - the 22nd Amendment is VERY clear that third terms are not allowed under any circumstances.
This is utter nonsense that the media is responding to this dog whistle by Trump. The only way Trump stays in power is for him to take over the government by illegal means. Why we do play this stupid game w him.
Huh. Pretty much understood this back when I was in high school.
"A Democratic Socialist and his policies were SO popular with the American people that they elected him FOUR times and the rich created term limits to prevent that in the future."
Trump said that he’s considering a 3rd…”or should I say 4th term because 2020 election was rigged…” So, he is still saying he won the 2020 election & if we will agree he did, have him sign a doc saying he was re-elected in 2020. Then, announce he served 2 terms & he cannot serve this current term!
A third term assumes he intends to hold another free and fair election. He’s putting everything in place, not to do that. It’s started already with the weakening of the judicial branch. What price free and fare midterms, let alone the next presidential election?
"has not ruled out" ---So, @nytimes.com --Meaning if he wants to he will, but here is the actual Rule of Law in the U.S. Constitution, just in case you are interested?
So if he doesn’t have to follow the law, then when he tries to stay in office we’d be within our rights to stick him on a ship to anywhere else and deport him
Why would we expect the truth from the compulsive and continual liar, Donald Trump, or from any of the other liars Trump appointed to his Cabinet? Liars lie. It’s what they do. Americans know this. And so do our friends and foes around the world.
WTF ?. Stop normalising his lunatic mumblings. He’s a dangerous fucking moron and even if he wasn’t he would not be eligible for a third fucking term. Jeeezus
If the last two months are any guide then by the end of this four years he’ll be as popular as piles, so he wouldn’t win anyway. Unless he rigs it, course.
Because his puppet master, Putin, wrote the playbook. Let your stooge run, name yourself VP, rig the win, and then rule from the shadows. Trump doesn’t want a third term — he wants permanent power, just like his puppet master.
Why not say “even though it is illegal” or “even though such a thing does not exist” or better yet “even though the constitution rules it out for him”?
It’s the planter seed question. They are gonna try to normalize Trump wanting to procure and secure a 3rd term. This is the start of that process for them.
If you know what an amendment requires, you would know this could not be accomplished before the 2028 election cycle begins, even IF Trump lives that long. He is the oldest candidate ever elected. An amendment will not alter his obvious failing physical and mental condition.
Tell you what. You do your own research, because based on your response you will question mine. A simple Google search will show you numerous articles where desantis just left Idaho and the push for a convection. But stay ignorant if you like.
Yes. Desantis is touring red states right now getting them on board for what's reported as a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. You can bet the term limits will be in that discussion among other items.
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When our Ministry of Truth is done interpreting the constitution, you libs will beg my buddy to take up the third and fourth term too. lol. lol.
"A Democratic Socialist and his policies were SO popular with the American people that they elected him FOUR times and the rich created term limits to prevent that in the future."
Good job NYT, ya goofs 🤦♂️
Y’all remember to put on your Trump pampers this morning?
If Biden or Obama had mentioned such an outrageous idea they would have been dragged by the press and the media.
"He just says things" is not an excuse now. That ship has long sailed.