Trump Reveals Whether He Will Run for a Third Term
United States (US) President Donald Trump has sparked fresh speculation about a possible third-term bid, even as he appeared to confirm that he is within constitutional limits on his eligibility.
Addressing the media aboard Air Force One on October 29, Trump highlighted what he described as record-high approval ratings and the “greatest economy in history,” citing low energy prices.
Additionally, he said that he has ended eight wars and noted that the only thing that has not gone down is stock prices.
“I have my highest poll numbers that I’ve ever had,” Trump said.
“And you know, based on what I read, I guess I’m not allowed to run. So we’ll see what happens. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad. But we have a lot of great people.”
Trump served his initial term from 2017 to 2021
Trump Confirms He Cannot Run for Third Term Under U.S. Law
Earlier, Trump also appeared to rule out running as vice president in a potential scenario in which Vice President JD Vance would run for president and turn power over to Trump if he is elected.
“Yeah, I’d be allowed to do that,” he said.
“But I think it’s too cute. I would rule that out because the people wouldn’t like it. It’s too cute. It wouldn’t be right.”
However, on Tuesday, October 28, constitutional lawyer Johnson expressed skepticism about any attempt to amend the Constitution to allow it.
Johnson noted that he spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning, while the president was overseas in Japan, though he did not clarify when their conversations about the Constitution had occurred.
“I don’t see a way to amend the Constitution because it takes about 10 years,” Johnson explained.
“As you know, it requires approval by two-thirds of the House and ratification by three-fourths of the states. I don’t see a viable path for that, but I can tell you we are not going to take our foot off the gas pedal.”
Steve Bannon Speaks on Possible Third Term
Trump ally Steve Bannon claimed that Trump is going to get a third term.
In an interview with The Economist, Bannon stated, “Trump is going to be president in ’28 and people just ought to get accommodated with that.”
When questioned about the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms, he responded, “there’s many different alternatives.”
When asked about Bannon’s remarks, Trump replied on Monday, he stated that he had not really thought about it.
He also mentioned Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential running mates, adding that he would have loved to run with them.
