«There are methods which you could do it,» Trump said, despite the Constitution limiting presidents to two terms.
President Donald Trump said he’s «not joking» about a possible third term in a new interview with NBC News.
«There are methods which you could do it», the president said.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comment on Sunday.Why It Matters
Trump and his allies have repeatedly teased the idea of him seeking a third term, despite most legal analysts agreeing that this would violate the U.S. Constitution as all U.S. presidents are limited to two terms in office, with Trump now in his second and final term.
Calls for Trump to be allowed to run for a third term follow warnings issued by Democrats during the 2024 campaign that he would rule as an authoritarian once back in the White House. Nonetheless, former Trump administration official Steve Bannon, who hosts a popular right-wing podcast, suggested in an interview with NewsNation last this month that it’s a real option on the table.What to Know
Trump was asked directly about a third term in a phone interview with NBC News on Sunday morning.
«A lot of people want me to do it», Trump said. «But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.»
Trump went on to say that he likes «working» and that’s he’s «not joking» about a possible third term.
