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(55,504 posts) Sun Mar 30, 2025, 02:05 PM Mar 30

Trump won't rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News 'there are methods' for doing so [View all]

Source: NBC

President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, saying in an exclusive interview with NBC News that there were methods for doing so and clarifying that he was “not joking.”

“A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call with NBC News, referring to his allies. “But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”

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Amending the Constitution to abolish the two-term limit would be exceedingly difficult, requiring either a two-thirds vote of Congress or two-thirds of the states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose changes. Either route would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states.

The president pointed to his poll numbers, saying that “a lot of people would like me to” hold office for a third term.

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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-third-term-white-house-methods-rcna198752

Trump was asked about a possible method where Vance would run for president and then "pass the role to Trump" and Trump said that was one possible method, added that "there are others" - but said "No" when asked to share any of the others.

And the Trump-as-VP method would be unconstitutional, too, since his two terms as president woud mean he couldn't run as VP because he can't become president again.

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Trump won't rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News 'there are methods' for doing so [View all] highplainsdem Mar 30 OP

As many on Bluesky have said: choie Mar 30 #1

A toadying GOP rep who introduced a bill to let a president serve a third term specifically excluded highplainsdem Mar 30 #7

Doing what they do best...wasting time & money NotHardly Mar 30 #21

obama? DonCoquixote Mar 30 #11

I used to joke about that Hieronymus Phact Mar 30 #15

and a box of Cigars! DonCoquixote Mar 30 #20

Obama has no interest in running or doing anything beyond the bare minimum every four years. Self Esteem Mar 30 #23

Perhaps you missed his many instances of support for the Harris campaign? mahina Saturday #75

Perhaps you missed the part where I said 'every four years'? Self Esteem Saturday #80

"A lot of people want me to do it" dweller Mar 30 #2

Now That's the Truth (!!!) wyn borkins Mar 30 #60

We're on to your game Diaper Don. johnnyfins Mar 30 #3

There certainly is one method that's 100% true Polybius Mar 30 #4

He's saying this so he won't seem like a lame duck. Intractable Mar 30 #5

Healthwise, he's not up for this one BonnieJW Mar 30 #25

But, but Biden was too old!! n/t the nelm Mar 30 #49

In your dreams, Donnie! ProudMNDemocrat Mar 30 #6

King Donald..... SergeStorms Mar 31 #70

Guess it's never occurred to him that if he managed to get that legalized somehow, he would be creamed by Obama. Vinca Mar 30 #8

Evidently not - see comment #7 TommyT139 Mar 30 #47

He's 78 and fading fast NickB79 Mar 30 #9

Yes... to everyone but him. n/t Harker Mar 30 #18

Don't forget Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms, etc. He doesn't drink and so far seems cogent (in relative terms)..... Evolve Dammit Mar 30 #34

He is already homegirl Mar 30 #41

He leaves the White House for good on or before 1/20/2029...... lastlib Mar 30 #10

And there are alternative ways to MAKE Captain Zero Mar 30 #54

As Carl said to that Boy Traildogbob Saturday #77

Of course, gotta keep the grift going JoseBalow Mar 30 #12

In Trump's fried and senile little mind.... Escape Mar 30 #13

Dang, I'd like to see him run the Derby! tanyev Mar 30 #57

Damn, you beat me to it! robbob Mar 30 #66

It's for entire horses, not horses' asses. n/t valleyrogue Saturday #82

Trump may try the Executive Order route, after all he has directly challenged the 14th amendment, why not the 22nd andym Mar 30 #14

Just more Abstractartist Mar 30 #16

It's 50/50 probability he will try to run again. Irish_Dem Mar 30 #17

Against Obama. tavernier Mar 30 #22

Pay per view. Now that would get him real ratings. Ali vs. an out-of-shape White Hope. Sting like a bee. n/t Evolve Dammit Mar 30 #37

Obama isn't going to run. He's completely checked out. Self Esteem Mar 30 #59

There is absolutely ZERO chance he will try to run again. Wiz Imp Mar 30 #44

This is just whistling past the graveyard. Self Esteem Mar 30 #61

Ha ha. Sure Trump will follow the laws and constitution. Irish_Dem Mar 30 #67

I think Satan would have brought him home by then. Joinfortmill Mar 30 #19

Don the Distractor. Squirrel! bronxiteforever Mar 30 #24

"a lot of people would like me to" Yeah? Name them. Grins Mar 30 #26

Yes, homegirl Mar 30 #42

His rube supporters would be delighted. Turbineguy Mar 30 #27

Oh but according to some people on another thread.... AkFemDem Mar 30 #28

He really cares naught for the Constitution. AllyCat Mar 30 #29

It worked for Putin. Bluetus Mar 30 #30

12th Amendment Bluetus Mar 31 #69

There are only two realistic options and both are unlikely. Self Esteem Mar 30 #31

Him running as VP wouldn't work either. The VP has to be ready to assume the presidentcy PortTack Mar 30 #33

I explained why it could work. Self Esteem Mar 30 #43

Trump still insists he WAS elected in 2020. DFW Mar 30 #52

Thanks for the laugh WA-03 Democrat Mar 30 #53

He thinks he hasn't had enough headlines today. Klarkashton Mar 30 #32

"Unconstitutional" doesn't mean shit to this administration. Karasu Mar 30 #35

So that means rambler_american Mar 30 #36

iNQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW homegirl Mar 30 #38

All 3 claudette Mar 30 #40

There are not claudette Mar 30 #39

Illegal president mac56 Mar 30 #45

These lines subg by liberalhistorian Mar 30 #46

The other method he refused to explain is dictator for life. Martin Eden Mar 30 #48

His simplest method is to... WestMichRad Mar 30 #50

I'd like T*ump to be in prison for a third term. COL Mustard Mar 30 #51

This wannabe king thinks he can use a similar dodge as Putin did in Russia. Eugene Mar 30 #55

Don't fall for another one of his distractions jgmiller Mar 30 #56

When does it start being real then? Self Esteem Mar 30 #58

My point is there are plenty of things now to go after him for jgmiller Mar 30 #62

I feel he's doing this now to exactly pacify us to the idea. Self Esteem Mar 30 #65

LOL. No kidding! ANYTHING to bury the signalgate story. PSPS Mar 30 #64

Tamping down the third term hype for Trump LetMyPeopleVote Mar 30 #63

Really need his Big Mac diet to activate. EllieBC Mar 30 #68

KnR Hekate Mar 31 #71

MaddowBlog-Despite the Constitution, Trump says he's 'not joking' about eyeing a third term LetMyPeopleVote Mar 31 #72

I also doubt that trump will be around for a third term LetMyPeopleVote Mar 31 #73

If Obama won't run. . . Collimator Apr 1 #74

"Let them eat cake" and "Taxes are for little people" bucolic_frolic Saturday #76

Any attempt at this would call for a process to stop his pulse. Callie1979 Saturday #78

The marmalade shartcannon will not make to any ballot, but he can raise a boatload of money Brother Buzz Saturday #79

He only has to run for vice prez Fichefinder Saturday #81