Why plans are already in motion for a Trump third term – no matter what the law says
Why plans are already in motion for a Trump third term – no matter what the law says
Donald Trump has claimed he could serve a third term as president despite it going against the US constitution. In an interview he said there were ways around the rules and that his supporters wanted him to stay on. But, asks Alex Hannaford, how seriously should we take him and what would it mean fo...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27551013
Summary
Plans for a potential Trump third term are already being discussed, despite constitutional limitations.
Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon has suggested they're "working on it," while Trump himself has made several hints about running again after 2028.
Some Republicans, like Congressman Andy Ogles, have proposed amending the 22nd Amendment to allow three terms.
Constitutional law professor Michele Goodwin warns that Trump's administration has already shown "a display of lawlessness" with controversial executive orders and policies, while critics note Democratic opposition has been largely absent, allowing these discussions to gain traction.
