Speaker Mike Johnson: Trump’s Third-Term Talk Has No Path
Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Johnson, who is a constitutional lawyer, said he had discussed the topic with Trump and that they understand the legal limits, as per a report. Johnson responsed to a question about Trump possibly running again in 2028, saying, “It’s been a great run. But I think the president knows, and he and I have talked about, the constrictions of the Constitution, as much as so many of the American people lament that,” as quoted by CNN.
Trump’s 2028 Talk Is ‘Trolling,’ Not a Real Plan
The House Speaker explained that Trump’s talk of a third term is more about humor than serious intent, saying that is trolling members of the other party when he talks publicly about the topic, as reported by CNN. He said, “The Trump 2028 cap is one of the most popular that’s ever been produced. And he has a good time with that, trolling the Democrats, whose hair is on fire about the very prospect,” as quoted in the report.
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Johnson Says He and Trump Discussed Constitutional Limits on Presidency
Johnson said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning while the president was overseas in Japan but did not specify when they had discussed constitutional limits, as per the report.
Johnson Rules Out Any Constitutional Amendment for a Third Term
The Speaker emphasized that amending the Constitution to allow a third term would be a long and complex process. He pointed out that, “I don’t see a way to amend the Constitution, because it takes about 10 years to do that, as you all know, to allow all the states to ratify … what two-thirds of the House, three-fourth of the states would approve. So I don’t, I don’t see the path for that,” as quoted by CNN.ALSO READ: Target & Amazon layoffs 2025: Are US retail giants signaling a broader economic shift?
Trump 2028 Hats Spark Political Buzz Inside the White House
Trump, meanwhile, has continued to tease the idea. On Monday, he told reporters he’d “love to do it,” referring to the possibility of a third run.
At the White House, Trump has often joked about the idea, with “Trump 2028” hats displayed in a room near the Oval Office. Recently, he even placed some of the hats on the Resolute Desk when congressional leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer visited the Oval Office, reported CNN.
FAQs
Can a US president legally serve three terms?
No, the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms, as per the CNN report.
Did Trump say he wants a third term?
Yes, he joked about it, saying he’d “love to do it,” but it’s not a formal plan.
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