Trump Acknowledges U.S. Constitution Limits on Third Presidential Term and Declines to Run Again
Former U.S.
President Donald Trump, in his recent statements, has explicitly rejected the possibility of running for a third term, citing the restrictions set by the U.S.
Constitution, particularly the 22nd Amendment.
During a flight to South Korea, he emphasized that despite holding the highest approval ratings in many years, the Constitution clearly prevents him from qualifying for another presidential bid.
Trump highlighted that although his popularity remains strong, respecting constitutional rules is paramount.The 22nd Amendment, adopted decades ago, states that no person can be elected president more than twice.
However, this hasn’t stopped political strategists and commentators from exploring ways to bypass these restrictions, including proposing amendments to allow candidates to seek a third or even fourth term.Earlier this week, Trump confirmed he will not run for vice president in the 2028 campaign, aiming to preserve his prospects for a renewed presidential bid.
Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing within American political circles about whether Trump will attempt to return to power by changing constitutional rules, which could open the door for a third term in the future.Polls indicate that a majority of Americans believe Trump will indeed seek a third term.
He had previously hinted at the possibility, mentioning that there are ‘methods’ to achieve this.
Now, he officially stated that he is seriously considering this question — always adhering to the constitutional limits outlined in the 22nd Amendment.