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Donald Trump Says He's 'Not Allowed' To Run for Third Term

Donald Trump Says He's 'Not Allowed' To Run for Third Term

Summary

President Donald Trump told House Republicans that he is "not allowed" to run for a third term in office. He made this comment during a speech at their annual policy retreat. The U.S. Constitution currently limits presidents to two terms.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump said he is "not allowed" to run for a third term.
  • He discussed this during a 90-minute speech to House Republicans.
  • Trump joked about the possibility of running for a third term.
  • The U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms.
  • Reports mentioned Trump privately discussing a third term with his legal adviser.
  • Alan Dershowitz, a legal adviser, has written a book exploring this idea.
  • The White House spokeswoman praised Trump's achievements in his current term.

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