Trump dismisses possibility of a third term
The US president has stated that bypassing the constitutional limit in 2028 would be a “hard thing to do.” US President Donald Trump has dismissed the notion of pursuing a third term, despite having hinted at the possibility on several occasions...
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The US president has stated that bypassing the constitutional limit in 2028 would be a “hard thing to do.”
US President Donald Trump has dismissed the notion of pursuing a third term, despite having hinted at the possibility on several occasions and acknowledging that it would be quite complicated.
In an interview with The Atlantic, released on Monday and coinciding with his first 100 days in office, Trump responded to rumors regarding his direction to the US Justice Department to investigate the legality of another run in 2028, when he will reach the age of 82.
While he asserted that he had not made such a move, Trump seemed to keep the door slightly ajar, indicating that he might hesitate to challenge democratic norms.
"That would be a big shattering, wouldn’t it?" he reflected. "Well, maybe I’m just trying to shatter."
He acknowledged that many of his supporters encourage him to seek a third term, yet he ultimately rejected the idea, maintaining that he has no real intention of extending his time in office beyond his second term.
“It’s not something that I’m looking to do. And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.”
Nevertheless, he appears to be capitalizing on the notion. Earlier this month, the president launched a new line of “TRUMP 2028” merchandise, prompting further speculation about a potential third-term campaign.
The official campaign store is offering baseball caps and T-shirts emblazoned with “TRUMP 2028” and the slogan “Rewrite the Rules,” a nod to the branding of his famous “Make America Great Again” campaign.
Last month, Trump claimed he was “not joking” about the possibility of running for a third term, asserting that there are “methods” to circumvent the US Constitution’s two-term limit. His comments raised concerns about an attempt to alter the nation’s electoral system to maintain his grip on power, although several prominent Republicans dismissed the idea as merely a jest.
Earlier this year, Republican Congressman Andy Ogles proposed a constitutional amendment permitting presidents to serve three non-consecutive terms, but the proposal has not garnered much support.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump has dismissed the notion of pursuing a third term, despite having hinted at the possibility on several occasions and acknowledging that it would be quite complicated.
In an interview with The Atlantic, released on Monday and coinciding with his first 100 days in office, Trump responded to rumors regarding his direction to the US Justice Department to investigate the legality of another run in 2028, when he will reach the age of 82.
While he asserted that he had not made such a move, Trump seemed to keep the door slightly ajar, indicating that he might hesitate to challenge democratic norms.
"That would be a big shattering, wouldn’t it?" he reflected. "Well, maybe I’m just trying to shatter."
He acknowledged that many of his supporters encourage him to seek a third term, yet he ultimately rejected the idea, maintaining that he has no real intention of extending his time in office beyond his second term.
“It’s not something that I’m looking to do. And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.”
Nevertheless, he appears to be capitalizing on the notion. Earlier this month, the president launched a new line of “TRUMP 2028” merchandise, prompting further speculation about a potential third-term campaign.
The official campaign store is offering baseball caps and T-shirts emblazoned with “TRUMP 2028” and the slogan “Rewrite the Rules,” a nod to the branding of his famous “Make America Great Again” campaign.
Last month, Trump claimed he was “not joking” about the possibility of running for a third term, asserting that there are “methods” to circumvent the US Constitution’s two-term limit. His comments raised concerns about an attempt to alter the nation’s electoral system to maintain his grip on power, although several prominent Republicans dismissed the idea as merely a jest.
Earlier this year, Republican Congressman Andy Ogles proposed a constitutional amendment permitting presidents to serve three non-consecutive terms, but the proposal has not garnered much support.
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
