Trump says 'there are methods' for seeking a third term, adding that he's 'not joking'

[dalton99a]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/30/politics/trump-third-term-methods/index.html

Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term, adding that he’s ‘not joking’
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN
Published 6:22 PM EDT, Sun March 30, 2025

(CNN) - President Donald Trump on Sunday did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming that “there are methods” to achieving this and emphasizing that he was “not joking.”

“A lot of people want me to do it. But … my thinking is, we have a long way to go. I’m focused on the current,” Trump said in a phone interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker on Sunday.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was ratified in 1951, states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

“There are methods which you could do it,” the president said when asked whether there are strategies on the table to allow him to seek another term. Welker mentioned a possible plan in which Vice President JD Vance would run in 2028 and then “pass the baton” to Trump. “Well, that’s one. But there are others too,” the president said, before refusing to elaborate.

The term-limited president has frequently teased a third presidency but clarified Sunday that he’s “not joking” this time.

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[no_hypocrisy]

1. Fine. OBAMA 2028

[LisaL]

2. The third term will be three terms too many.

I am not kidding either. He is like a case of herpes, it won't go away.

[tanyev]

3. Big talk for a man who will be 82 in 2028 and is already not moving as well as he did four years ago.

Are they planning a Weekend at Bernie’s presidency??

[Silent Type]

4. He loves jerking peoples' chains. Even if he could, he'll be dead or drooling by next election.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

5. He's not joking

He's delusional

[Attilatheblond]

6. Terrified of going to prison AND his financiers need him in power to keep THEM out of prison

[Jit423]

7. He IS the joke. nt