Trump Hints at a Third Term—And People Are Paying Attention
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Trump Hints at a Third Term—And People Are Paying Attention
Donald Trump is legally barred from serving more than two terms as president, but that hasn’t stopped him from bringing up the idea—this time at a Black History Month event inside the White House.
“Should I run again? You tell me,”
Trump said on Thursday, speaking to a packed East Room filled with mostly Black supporters. The crowd, which included athletes like Tiger Woods and politicians such as Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Rep. John James (R-MI), responded by chanting,
“Four more years!”
This isn’t the first time Trump has floated the idea of a third term, but it’s the first time he’s done so at an official White House function.
He even joked that his comments would stir up controversy—which they already have.
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The U.S. Constitution is clear: no president can be elected more than twice.
The 22nd Amendment, ratified 74 years ago, was put in place to prevent any leader from holding power indefinitely.
But Trump has made it obvious he’s willing to push boundaries.
His administration has already taken steps that many see as testing the limits of executive power—freezing congressional spending, shutting down federal departments, and seizing control of independent agencies.
And his base? Still locked in.
Hours after Trump’s remarks, former adviser Steve Bannon fired up the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) crowd by declaring:
“The future of MAGA is Donald Trump. We want Trump in ‘28!”
His words sent a strong signal that some in Trump’s circle aren’t just entertaining the idea of a third term—they’re actively promoting it.
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Trump’s comments come as his administration flexes its power in other ways.
His team recently posted a photoshopped image of Trump on social media, styled to look like a Time magazine cover, with the bold caption:
“LONG LIVE THE KING!”
The post was linked to Trump’s decision to revoke federal approval for congestion pricing in New York—a policy designed to reduce traffic by charging drivers to enter parts of Manhattan.
Whether Trump is just playing to the crowd or seriously laying the groundwork for something bigger, one thing is clear: the conversation about a third term isn’t going away anytime soon. And with his base still chanting his name, the real question is—how far will he actually go?
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