President Donald Trump has made several remarks suggesting the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the constitutional limit of two terms.
At a rally earlier this year in Nevada, shortly after beginning his second term, Trump said it would be “the greatest honor of my life to serve, not once but twice or three times or four times.” He later clarified that he meant serving two terms, but similar comments have continued in recent weeks. In a late March interview, Trump stated that he was “not joking” about the idea of running again, adding that many people have encouraged him to consider it, though he noted it’s still early in his current term.
The U.S. Constitution, however, places a clear limit on presidential terms. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, states that no person can be elected to the office of the President more than twice. This amendment was established following the four-term presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
A recent national survey conducted in April asked Americans their views on the potential of a third term. The results indicated that 75% of respondents said Trump should not pursue another term beyond the constitutional limit. Among respondents who identify as Republican, 53% expressed the same view.
The poll included responses from over 4,300 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of plus or minus two percentage points.
While the discussion around a third term remains speculative, both public opinion and constitutional law present significant barriers to any such possibility.
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