It's not the first time the president has publicly mused about seeking another four years in the White House, which would be barred by the Constitution.

Summary

Trump joked about running for a third term during a speech to House Republicans at a retreat in Florida, despite the two-term limit imposed by the 22nd Amendment.

His remarks drew laughter, but they come amid a proposal by Rep. Andy Ogles to amend the Constitution to allow Trump a third term, though the measure has not advanced.

Trump has made similar jokes before, calling it “fake news bait,” while GOP lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee dismissed the possibility due to constitutional barriers.

  • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
    76·
    3 days ago

    It’s not a joke.

    Just as it wasn’t a joke when he started talking about running the first time.

    Thinking he was a joker or a joke is how we got here.

    • Dragomus@lemmy.world
      19·
      3 days ago

      Oh it’s definitely not a joke, repeat it enough and people can get used to the idea.

      It’s how his whole campaign is built, spout outlandish things that the opposition assumes is funny and does not take seriously enough to stop it early on.

      In about 2 years the Trump camp will begin making statements like “we need extra time to finish the job” … “what say you, another term to make america even greater?” … “A 3rd term? We can make it happen for Americans” … “The right man for the job!”

      And by the time the next election season is supposed to begin he has been given his legal mandate to stay on indefinitely and is allowed to appoint a successor when he deems necessary…

    • douglasg14b@lemmy.world
      8·
      3 days ago

      I mean, there’s already a congressman that has raised legislation to amend the constitution to allow for a 3rd term…