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Trump says he is not considering running for third term

Trump says he is not considering running for third term

Summary

Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not be seeking a third term in office. He clarified this during an interview despite previous remarks and merchandise from his company suggesting otherwise.

Key Facts

  • Donald Trump, former US President, has stated he won't run for a third presidential term.
  • The US Constitution does not allow a person to be elected as the President more than twice, which is stated in the 22nd Amendment.
  • His company, The Trump Organization, had been selling hats with "Trump 2028" on them, which led to some people thinking he might try to stay in office longer.
  • Changing the Constitution to allow more than two terms would need approval from two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and also three-quarters of state-level governments.
  • Some supporters of Trump believe there is a loophole in the Constitution allowing for more than two terms, but this has never been tested in court.
  • Trump also addressed criticism of his economic policies, which have led to the US economy shrinking for the first time since 2022.
  • Despite the shrinking economy, Trump believes the US will have the "greatest economy in the history of the country".
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