Order byBest matchMost fresh

Trump says he is not joking about 3rd presidential term

Digest more
Top News
Overview
Impacts
The New York Times |
Any attempt to seek a third term would run afoul of the 22nd Amendment, which begins, “No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice.”
The New York Times |
President Trump cannot run for a third term as president, barring changes to the Constitution.
The New York Times |
Separately, world markets tumbled yesterday as investors braced for new Trump tariffs that would affect the U.S.’s biggest trading partners.

Read more on News Digest

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution
In wide-ranging remarks to “Meet the Press,” Mr. Trump said “a lot of people” wanted him to serve a third term and vowed to impose tariffs on global rivals, according to a transcript of the interview provided by NBC News.
Trump says he's 'not joking' about possibly running for a third term – even though he can't
President Donald Trump on Sunday didn't rule out running for a third term, even though it's prohibited by the United States' Constitution, adding that he was "not joking." "A lot of people want me to do it,
Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Possible Third Term As President
President Donald Trump is a mere two months into his second term and there is already talk about a third. On one hand Trump told reporters about a third term Sunday, “We have a long way to go before we can even think about that,” NPR reported. Then, NBC News quoted Trump as saying he “was not joking” about a third term in office.
The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.
Trump bullied Pence to overturn an election. Believe his third-term talk. | Opinion
A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump told NBC News of the possibility, later claiming, “There are methods which you could do it.” Even though the 22nd Amendment bars a president from serving more than two terms,
Trump 2028? The Constitution may leave a back door open
Trump’s talk of a third term sparks debate over a constitutional loophole through a 2028 vice presidential run, with legal scholars divided on its validity.
Tuesday Briefing
President Trump’s talk of a third term.
Jon Stewart Slams Trump for ‘Considering the Option’ of a Third Term in Office: ‘Trying to Order Off-Menu From the Constitution’
On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart went after Donald Trump for flirting with the possibility of running for a third term.
A third term isn’t an option | EDITORIAL
Trump’s flirtations with circumventing the Constitution do him, his legacy, his constituents and his country no favors.
Trump says he's 'not joking' about possibly seeking a 3rd term. The Constitution bars it, scholars say
"Trump may not want to rule out a third term but the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does," one expert told ABC News.
Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ as his team looks into ‘methods’ to secure a third term: Live updates
Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ as his team looks into ‘methods’ to secure a third term: Live updates - President makes most extensive comments yet on his desire for a third term and says he is ‘very ang
Trump says he's 'not joking' about a third term. What's going on?
President Trump recently declined to rule out running for a third term, setting up questions about the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution which implements a two-term limit for the presidency. NPR's Domenico Montanaro explains.
Feedback