Trump third term constitutional change: House speaker Mike Johnson rules out possibility of Trump’s third term, says amending Constitution would take 10 years
Speaker Mike Johnson: No Way for Trump to Get a Third Term
Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, constitutional lawyer Johnson said that he discussed the issue with Trump and that they understood the legal limits, according to the news. “It’s been a great run. But I think the President knows the limitations in the Constitution, and he and I, even though most of the American people complain about it,” Johnson said, as CNN quoted him as saying when asked if Trump might run again in 2028.
Trump’s 2028 Speech is ‘Trolling’, Not a Real Plan
The Speaker of the House of Representatives said that Trump’s talk about a third term was more about humor than serious intent and that it was an attempt to troll members of the other party while speaking publicly about the issue, CNN reported. “The Trump 2028 hat is one of the most popular hats ever made. And he’s having a good time trolling Democrats who are all on fire about the possibility,” he said, as quoted in the report.
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Johnson Says He and Trump Discussed Constitutional Limits on the Presidency
Johnson said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning while the president was abroad in Japan, but did not specify when they discussed constitutional limits, according to the report.
Johnson Rejects Any Constitutional Changes for a Third Term
The Speaker of the Parliament emphasized that amending the Constitution to allow for a third term would be a long and complex process. “I don’t see a way to change the Constitution, because as you all know, it would take about 10 years to let all the states ratify what two-thirds of the House of Representatives and three-quarters of the states would ratify. So, as CNN quotes, I don’t see a way to do that.” shift?
Trump 2028 Hats Spark Political Excitement in the White House
Meanwhile, Trump continued to mock the idea. He told reporters on Monday that he “would love to do it”, referring to the possibility of a third race.
At the White House, Trump often joked about the idea, with “Trump 2028” hats displayed in a room near the Oval Office. He even put some hats on the Resolute Table when congressional leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer visited the Oval Office recently, CNN reported.
FAQ
Can a US president legally serve three terms?
No, according to CNN’s report, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits presidents to two terms.
Did Trump say he wants a third term?
Yes, he joked about it, saying “I’d love to do that,” but it’s not an official plan.
