Donald Trump is once again making waves in U.S. politics, this time with talk of a possible third term as president. While the U.S.
Constitution clearly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms, Trump has floated the idea of finding a loophole to re-enter the Oval Office.
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In a series of interviews, the former president hinted at a strategy where he could run for vice president alongside a candidate like JD Vance.
Under this unconventional scenario, if the president were to resign, Trump would potentially step in as president once again.
However, legal experts are skeptical, pointing out that the 12th Amendment bars anyone who is ineligible to be president from serving as vice president, making this plan highly unlikely to pass constitutional muster.
Political figures are equally dismissive of Trump’s third-term aspirations. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the impossibility of amending the Constitution to allow a third term, noting the arduous process that would require overwhelming support in Congress and from state legislatures—an endeavor Johnson described as a “high bar.”
Despite the talk of unconventional paths back to the presidency, there is no indication that Trump is taking active steps to pursue a third term.
The constitutional roadblocks and political opposition make such a prospect highly improbable.
Yet, Trump’s remarks continue to fuel political debates and keep his ambitions a topic of national conversation.
While the idea remains more speculative than practical, it underscores Trump’s ongoing influence in American politics and his unyielding drive for power.