Summary
Some Republicans are discussing the possibility of President Donald Trump running for a third term, even though the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution only permits presidents to be elected twice. People like Steve Bannon and Representative Randy Fine are exploring ways to change or work around this rule, though it would require very significant legal changes.
Key Facts
- President Trump is in discussions about running for a third term in 2028.
- The 22nd Amendment prohibits a person from being elected president more than twice.
- Steve Bannon suggests there could be ways to allow Trump to run again, but these plans have not been detailed.
- Changing the 22nd Amendment would need approval from both the House and Senate and three-fourths of state legislatures.
- Representative Randy Fine supports repealing the 22nd Amendment to enable Trump to run again.
- Constitutional expert James Sample mentions possible workarounds, like a vice-president stepping down for Trump to assume the presidency.
- Public proposals and discussions are ongoing, but significant legal and logistical barriers remain.
