When Donald Trump took the oath of office once again, it was the last time he’d be able to do so under the country’s constitution. But that hasn’t stopped his team from flirting with the idea of running again, writes Alex Hannaford – and the Democrats are nowhere to be seen...

Summary

Plans for a potential Trump third term are already being discussed, despite constitutional limitations.

Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon has suggested they’re “working on it,” while Trump himself has made several hints about running again after 2028.

Some Republicans, like Congressman Andy Ogles, have proposed amending the 22nd Amendment to allow three terms.

Constitutional law professor Michele Goodwin warns that Trump’s administration has already shown “a display of lawlessness” with controversial executive orders and policies, while critics note Democratic opposition has been largely absent, allowing these discussions to gain traction.

  • Harvey656@lemmy.world
    72·
    2 months ago

    Laws aren’t even suggestions anymore, Orange fuck blatantly breaks all laws and nobody even bats an eye. This shit hole country is failing at the most basic level. The overthrow of the government has already happened. It’s already over.

    Stay safe, and be careful with social media.

    • Skvlp@lemm.ee
      15·
      2 months ago

      Was it Puerto Rico that he called a shithole country? Must have been because they have too much order and too little corruption.

      • barneypiccolo@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        He once complained about all these immigrants coming from shithole countries, and wondering why we couldnt allow them in from nice like Sweden.

        Hey, Dickhead! Its because WE are a shithole country, just a slightly better one than some others, so they come here. Why would people want to leave a successful government like Sweden’s, with a country that ranks near the top of personal happiness to come HERE?

  • BarqsHasBite@lemmy.world
    26·
    2 months ago

    Keep working on it and telling everyone. Show everyone you don’t care about the Constitution. Let’s see if Maga cares.

      • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
        4·
        2 months ago

        Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but he’s not been president for a while. A third term would not be consecutive.

        • nexguy@lemmy.world
          1·
          2 months ago

          Oh I mean once you serve two consecutive terms then you could not run again. That would be the amendment change Trump would try to pass.

  • MiikCheque@lemmy.world
    9·
    2 months ago

    Why is nothing being done. It’s like we’re held hostage to stupidity . What can be done here

    • uienia@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      He has a couple of sons who seem popular with the MAGA crowd. The Trumps aren’t going to go away soon (unless somebody make them).