Donald Trump’s speculation about a third presidential term has sparked widespread debate and concern. Despite the U.S. Constitution explicitly limiting presidents to two terms, Trump has hinted at potential methods to bypass this restriction. He mentioned that many of his supporters back the idea, even though he has not provided specific details on how this could be achieved.
Legal experts, including Professor Jeremy Paul, assert that there is no feasible legal argument to support such a candidacy. The 22nd Amendment clearly bars a third term, and even attempts to reinterpret it would not allow Trump to run for Vice President and subsequently assume the presidency. Constitutional scholars like Derek Muller confirm that these scenarios are not legally permissible.
While some supporters have suggested amending the Constitution to allow for a third term, experts deem this prospect highly unlikely. Trump's comments have raised alarms among Democrats and legal professionals, who fear potential attempts to reinterpret constitutional limits. As it stands, the path to a third term for Trump appears fraught with insurmountable legal obstacles.
