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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump boasts of 3rd term chances, even though he ‘probably' won't run
President Donald Trump addressed the possibility of running for a third term, even though he faces decades-old restrictions in the U.S. Constitution. In an interview on CNBC's 'Squawk Box' on Tuesday, co-anchor Rebecca Quick asked Trump if he would run again in 2028. 'No, probably not,' Trump initially said with a chuckle. 'Hey, Becky, I'd like to run. I have the best poll numbers I've ever had. You know why? Because people love the tariffs and they love the trade deals and they love that foreign countries aren't ripping us off anymore.' Trump previously backtracked on a fourth presidential run in an interview with NBC News host Kristen Welker on 'Meet the Press' in May. 'I'll be an eight-year president; I'll be a two-term president,' Trump told Welker. 'I always thought that was very important ... It's something that, to the best of my knowledge, you're not allowed to do. I don't know if that's constitutional that they're not allowing you to do it or anything else.' Ratified in 1951, the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibits anyone who has served two terms as president from running for a third term. To overturn this, Trump would need support from two-thirds of the House of Representatives and the Senate or a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures. After which, three-quarters of state legislatures must approve the amendment. The nation's first president, George Washington, set the standard carried on by almost all of his successors to serve two terms. Ulysses S. Grant failed to win the Republican nomination for a nonconsecutive third term in 1880. Theodore Roosevelt ran for a third term during the election of 1912, which divided Republican voters and allowed Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win that year. It was Roosevelt's cousin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who broke the standard and successfully won a third term in 1940. He went on to win a fourth time in 1944, but he died months later in April 1945. Related News: Donald Trump This is the most popular person in Trump's administration, Gallup poll says 'Hello, Peter!': Trump takes questions from reporters on White House roof 'You're next': In meeting with Gov. Healey, Texas lawmakers warn of Trump power grab on voting maps Trump biographer says 'betrayal' ended Trump's friendship with Epstein AG Campbell sues to block attacks on transgender youth medical care Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Abilene's Rebecca Quick could become America's Favorite Teacher
ABILENE, Texas () – The Big Country is filled with excellent teachers who help ensure the safety and education of our children, so it's no surprise that another teacher from Abilene is also a nominee for . Rebecca Quick is a pre-kindergarten teacher for Wylie Early Childhood West. She is currently in first place for her group for the national honor of the 'America's Favorite Teacher' award. If crowned America's favorite teacher, Quick would receive $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and an exceptional school assembly featuring a personal appearance by famed science television host Bill Nye the Science Guy. She reflected on this nomination and how it is helping to reassure herself that she is doing what is best for her students. 'I am a first-year teacher. I was an aide with the district for the last three years, so this is my first official year in my own classroom. It definitely reinforces that I'm doing a good job and makes me feel like I'm on the right track,' said Quick. Lisa Salmon, the principal of Wylie Early Childhood West, emphasized that Quick frequently tailors her daily wardrobe to align with her students' lessons. This approach not only enhances her effectiveness in the classroom but also contributes to creating a positive school experience for her students. 'She comes to work every day just to make their day the best she can. Here we are in pre-k. It starts here, and we want our kids to have a positive perspective of school, and hopefully that sets the tone for the future,' Salmon said. Abilene teacher aims to become America's Favorite Teacher Quick said that shepherding these young minds into the school system is part of her goal of giving her students the same motivation for learning as she has. 'I am passionate about getting kids in love with learning. Pre-K is perfect for me because I know that this is their first time learning. A lot of times, this is their first time being away from their parents and being away from their families. So, I get them really, really excited about learning so that way they can go into kindergarten and first grade and just turn into lifelong learners and be excited about it,' Quick expressed. While Rebecca Quick competes for the title in her group, , a Carpentry and Construction Trades teacher at ATEMS High School, is also vying for the title in a different group. Once this voting phase concludes, the first-place winners from nine groups will compete against each other for the national title. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
