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The South African
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Donald Trump teases third term: Would that be possible?
In a move that has stirred political chatter worldwide, US President Donald Trump recently reignited speculation about a potential third term in office. Despite the clear restrictions of the 22nd Amendment, which caps presidents to two terms, Trump insists there are 'methods' and 'loopholes'. Speaking to TIME magazine on 25 April, Trump revealed that these loopholes are 'well known,' though he claims he does not believe in using them. The president has been candid about the interest he's receiving. 'I have more people begging me to run again' he told TIME, according to People . 'But the only thing that's changed is they think I'm doing a great job, and they like the way I'm running the country'. One of the most talked-about loopholes involves Vice President J.D. Vance running in the 2028 election on a Vance-Trump ticket. The plan would see Vance resign after winning, allowing Donald Trump to step in. When asked directly if he would pursue this strategy, Trump dodged the question and instead boasted about his cognitive test results. He claimed he 'aced it 100%' and challenging interviewers to match his score. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms, explicitly forbids anyone from being elected president more than twice. Amending this would require a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-quarters of the states-a Herculean task, especially given the political climate. South Africans watching this political drama unfold might find echoes in their own constitutional debates. The idea of bending or bypassing constitutional limits resonates globally. It reminds us of the importance of strong democratic institutions and the rule of law. Trump's claims also highlight how political figures can challenge norms and stir controversy, even from afar. Trump's supporters remain enthusiastic. Steve Bannon, a former adviser, said in March, 'A figure like this appears once every century, if we're fortunate. We've got him now'. Meanwhile, Republican leaders have cautiously acknowledged the constitutional hurdles. House Speaker Mike Johnson remarked, 'There are constitutional ways to amend the rules, but it's a high bar'. As Trump continues to tantalise with the possibility of a third term, the world watches closely. Will he attempt to rewrite the rulebook, or will constitutional limits hold firm? For now, Donald Trump's hints and boasts keep the political theatre alive-and South Africans, like the rest of the world, remain intrigued by this unfolding saga. In the words of Trump himself: 'I'm doing a good job… and unlike every other president, I took the cognitive test and I aced it 100%'. Time will tell if that confidence translates into a third term. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Store Is Selling 'Trump 2028' Hats for $50 After President Said He's 'Not Joking' About Possible Third Term
Donald Trump has said that he's serious about running for a third term as president, and now he's got the merch to prove it. The official website is now selling 'TRUMP 2028' hats, unofficially launching the campaign. Available in the classic MAGA red, the hats are on sale for $50 each. Trump's son, Eric, is even pictured wearing one of the caps on the Trump Store listing. In a March 30 phone interview with NBC News, Trump, 78, insisted he was "not joking" about considering a third term. 'A lot of people want me to do it,' he said at the time. 'I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it's very early in the administration.' Related: Trump Says 'There Are Methods' for Running for a Third Term — Here's What the Law Says Trump, who will be the oldest president in U.S. history by the time his second term ends in January 2029, also said during the interview that there are "methods" by which he could subvert the rules and serve a third term. The 22nd Amendment, which was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1951 – following Franklin Delano Roosevelt's historic four terms in office – states that a president cannot be elected to more than two terms. Trump didn't expand on the "methods" by which he could serve a third term, but supporters have proposed a few different possibilities. The most straightforward would be amending the Constitution, either by a two-thirds vote in Congress or by two-thirds of U.S. states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose the changes — both of which are considered highly unlikely. A third method would entail Vice President J.D. Vance winning the 2028 election on a Vance-Trump ticket and then resigning. Several of Trump's political allies have also spoken publicly about the possibility of him serving another term. Three days after the president was sworn into office for a second time, Tennessee congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution and allow for a third term. In a March 18 interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation, Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon said he was "working on" ideas to get the president elected again. "I think we'll have a couple of alternatives,' Bannon said. 'We'll see what the definition of term limit is.' 'I'm a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028,' he added. 'We've had greater long shots than Trump 2028.' Related: Steve Bannon Thought Trump Had Early Dementia and Pushed to Remove Him, '60 Minutes' Producer Claims Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Trump first floated the possibility of a third term in November 2024, while speaking at the House Republican Conference in Washington, D.C. "I suspect I won't be running again, unless you say, 'He's so good, we've got to figure something else,' " he said at the time — seemingly in jest — to laughs from the crowd. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump Store Is Selling 'Trump 2028' Hats for $50 After President Said He's 'Not Joking' About Possible Third Term
Donald Trump has said that he's serious about running for a third term as president, and now he's got the merch to prove it. The official website is now selling 'TRUMP 2028' hats, unofficially launching the campaign. Available in the classic MAGA red, the hats are on sale for $50 each. Trump's son, Eric, is even pictured wearing one of the caps on the Trump Store listing. In a March 30 phone interview with NBC News, Trump, 78, insisted he was "not joking" about considering a third term. 'A lot of people want me to do it,' he said at the time. 'I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it's very early in the administration.' Related: Trump Says 'There Are Methods' for Running for a Third Term — Here's What the Law Says Trump, who will be the oldest president in U.S. history by the time his second term ends in January 2029, also said during the interview that there are "methods" by which he could subvert the rules and serve a third term. The 22nd Amendment, which was added to the U.S. Constitution in 1951 – following Franklin Delano Roosevelt's historic four terms in office – states that a president cannot be elected to more than two terms. Trump didn't expand on the "methods" by which he could serve a third term, but supporters have proposed a few different possibilities. The most straightforward would be amending the Constitution, either by a two-thirds vote in Congress or by two-thirds of U.S. states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose the changes — both of which are considered highly unlikely. A third method would entail Vice President J.D. Vance winning the 2028 election on a Vance-Trump ticket and then resigning. Several of Trump's political allies have also spoken publicly about the possibility of him serving another term. Three days after the president was sworn into office for a second time, Tennessee congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the Constitution and allow for a third term. In a March 18 interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation, Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon said he was "working on" ideas to get the president elected again. "I think we'll have a couple of alternatives,' Bannon said. 'We'll see what the definition of term limit is.' 'I'm a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028,' he added. 'We've had greater long shots than Trump 2028.' Related: Steve Bannon Thought Trump Had Early Dementia and Pushed to Remove Him, '60 Minutes' Producer Claims Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Trump first floated the possibility of a third term in November 2024, while speaking at the House Republican Conference in Washington, D.C. "I suspect I won't be running again, unless you say, 'He's so good, we've got to figure something else,' " he said at the time — seemingly in jest — to laughs from the crowd. Read the original article on People
