Donald Trump refuses to rule out third term as President

President Donald Trump has refused to rule out running for a third term, despite the U.S. Constitution clearly barring anyone from serving more than two terms as president. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Monday, October 27, while en route to Tokyo, Trump was asked about recent comments from his ally Steve Bannon, who claimed last week that Trump would be president again in 2028. When asked if he would challenge the two-term limit in court, Trump responded, I havent really thought about it. We have some very good people as you know, but I have the best poll numbers Ive ever had. Pressed further on who he meant by good people, Trump mentioned Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, before adding, Im not sure if anybody would run again. I think if they have a form to grip it would be unstoppable, I do. I really believe that. I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice. However, Trump appeared to entertain the possibility, suggesting that his leadership record warranted consideration. I mean, I just solved eight wars and a ninth is coming. I believe Russia-Ukraine will happen, he said. I mean its millions of people we saved. I saved the lives of millions of people. Thats whats important. When asked directly if he was ruling out a third term, Trump replied, Am I not ruling it out? I mean, youll have to tell me. He continued, All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people, which they dont, seemingly referring to Democrats. Last week, Steve Bannon, Trumps former chief strategist, told The Economist that Trump would get a third term, claiming there was already a plan to make it happen despite constitutional restrictions. When pressed on how that would be possible under the 22nd Amendment, Bannon said, Theres many different alternatives. At the appropriate time, well lay out what the plan is, but there is a plan, and Trump will be the president in 28. This isnt the first time Trump has floated the idea. Shortly after winning the 2024 election, he told House Republicans, I suspect I wont be running again unless you say, Hes so good, we got to figure something else out. The post Donald Trump refuses to rule out third term as President appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.