Summary
Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitutionās two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.
While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldmanās resolution underscores Democratsā concerns over Trumpās repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as āanti-democratic and authoritarian.ā
Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trumpās statements as mere jokes.
We shouldnāt even entertain the idea of third terms. Itās starts normalizing it.
We shouldnāt have normalized letting traitors run for office. But SCOTUS deemed the constitution āunenforceableā.
We need to normalize the constitution. But people acted like the 14th amendment was ānovelā and now thereās precedence.