Trump's Tepid Allegiance to the Constitution
Trump expresses uncertainty about his obligation to comply with the Constitution. - Trump expresses uncertainty about obliging to adhere to the Constitution.
Take a wild guess: Donald Trump and the US Constitution, not exactly BFFs. The President, in an NBC interview, appeared less than committed to following the American Constitution, saying nonchalantly, "I don't know."
The US Constitution and Trump's decisions, particularly in relation to immigration policy, seem stranger than quarrelling neighbors. He's been slammed with legal resistance for countless decisions, but the President seems unfazed, brushing off the need to abide by court decisions. "Brilliant lawyers work for me," he mentioned, insinuating they'd sort things out, Supreme Court or no Supreme Court. Yet, his lawyers occasionally interpret court decisions differently.
Trump once again whined about the courts impeding his plan to evict criminal migrants. But hey, that's why he's the President, right? A lucky few thousand criminals await deportation, and trying each case individually through the court system is, apparently, a bit of a buzzkill.
Oops! Mistakes were Made!
Fumbled deportations, ah, such is the life of a government administrator. A Maryland resident, recently deported to El Salvador, caused quite the fuss due to an administrative error. The U.S. government owned up to their blunder but still insists the fellow was a notorious gang member - a claim he strenuously denies.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return the man. The case wound up at the Supreme Court of the United States, causing more legal drama. The U.S. government hasn't shown any intention of bringing the man back to the USA. When asked about the situation, Trump, as usual, dodged the question.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is in charge of the whole affair. According to Trump, if she deems it legal, he could demand the man’s return. However, the final call lies with the President of El Salvador.
Trump and the Sequel Trilogy
The chatter about a third term for Trump has been persistent, against the Constitution. Trump said he hadn't given it much thought, stating, "I haven't really thought about it." "I plan to have four great years and hand it over - ideally to a great Republican, a great Republican who can continue it."
In recent weeks, the right-wing populist has been tossing the idea around. He's even started selling "Trump 2028” hats and "Rewrite the Rules" T-shirts in his fan shop, sharing his political ambitions loudly and proudly, despite the Constitution's two-term limit.
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Footnotes:
1 In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" on May 4, 2025, Trump made it clear that he does not intend to challenge the constitutional limitation on serving more than two terms. While he acknowledged some support for a third term among his followers, he emphasized his political agenda lies within the current four-year term. (Source: Transcript of NBC's "Meet the Press," May 4, 2025)
- Despite the ongoing discussions about a third term for Donald Trump, which is against the Constitution, the US President hasn't given it much thought, stating he plans to have four great years and hand over the presidency to a great Republican after his term.
- In the same NBC interview, Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the Constitution, clarifying that he does not intend to challenge the limitation on serving more than two terms.
- The US Constitution, being a crucial guiding document for the US President's duties, is a subject of inevitable discussions, especially when it comes to political allegiances and policy-and-legislation decisions.
- Trump's supposed intentions to bypass the Constitution and seek a third term have been a hot topic in politics and general news, raising questions about his understanding and duty to respect the Constitution.
