It's not the first time the president has publicly mused about seeking another four years in the White House, which would be barred by the Constitution.

Summary

Trump joked about running for a third term during a speech to House Republicans at a retreat in Florida, despite the two-term limit imposed by the 22nd Amendment.

His remarks drew laughter, but they come amid a proposal by Rep. Andy Ogles to amend the Constitution to allow Trump a third term, though the measure has not advanced.

Trump has made similar jokes before, calling it “fake news bait,” while GOP lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee dismissed the possibility due to constitutional barriers.

  • Zier@fedia.io
    34·
    2 days ago

    Dude thinks he’s putin. This isn’t Russia, we have different laws on how this won’t work. Dude is 78. He will be 82 at the end of this term, he would be 86 at the end of a 3rd term. The Earth will swallow him up first.

    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      17·
      2 days ago

      This isn’t Russia, we have different laws on how this won’t work.

      Really? Please explain how all our “different laws” have succeeded in stopping him up to this point.

      • Zier@fedia.io
        12·
        2 days ago

        Changing the Constitution requires a majority of Congress and the States. He can’t just write a memo.