Trump Advocates for Extended Tenure as Presidential Term of 8 Years
Hip Jive
Posted: May 5th, 2025 - 01:12 GMT Red Pill
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Donald Trump Sets the Record Straight: He's Got Four More Years Penciled In
US President Donald Trump put rumors of a potential third term to rest in an interview with NBC News, stating unequivocally that he intends to serve as an "eight-year president."
"I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important," Trump highlighted during the interview.
"I'm looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward," he continued, mentioning Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential successors.
Trump alluded to the rule preventing a president from serving more than two terms in the US, questioning its constitutionality. But in March, Trump indicated he was not kidding about pursuing a third term.
Although the 22nd Amendment bars a person from being elected as president more than twice, regardless of whether the terms are consecutive or not, Trump is currently serving his second term. The possibility of a third term has sparked chatter among Trump's allies, speculating a path to a third stint in office via succession rather than an election.
But modifying the Constitution to rescind the 22nd Amendment's prohibition seems implausible, requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
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Via: Hip Jive
[Note: The 22nd Amendment's restrictions on presidential terms remain unchanged, and no legislative effort or formal proposal to amend it specifically for Trump or any individual has been made at the present time][1][5]. Historical rhetoric and debates about abolishing or modifying presidential term limits have occurred, but they have yet to result in concrete action beyond conversation or symbolic proposals[5]. Legal experts and officials consistently confirm that Trump cannot seek a third term without first enacting a constitutional change through established democratic processes.
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1. SOURCE New York Times2. SOURCE National Constitution Center3. SOURCE Politico5. SOURCE ACLU[Overall]: Seeking to bypass term limits or change the 22nd Amendment is a complex process that requires a constitutional amendment, which faces significant obstacles such as securing a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states[2][5]. Trump's comments regarding a third term do not indicate any specific initiative to change the Constitution, with legal experts and officials affirming the existing restrictions on presidential terms[1][5].
- The discussion around President Donald Trump potentially seeking a third term has raised questions about the feasibility of modifying the 22nd Amendment, which restricts a president to serving no more than two terms.
- The process of amending the Constitution to rescind the 22nd Amendment's restrictions is complex, requiring a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
- Despite speculation about a potential third term for President Trump, legal experts and officials continue to affirm that he cannot seek a third term without first enacting a constitutional change through established democratic processes.
- Beyond rhetoric and symbolic proposals, no formal legislative effort or proposal has been made to amend the 22nd Amendment for Trump or any individual at this time.
