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Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has introduced a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution, allowing Donald Trump to seek a third presidential term. The proposal has sparked debate about term limits and Trump’s political future, though it is unlikely to succeed.
The resolution seeks to change the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. The proposed amendment reads:
“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
Trump has hinted at the possibility of a third term, suggesting that he could run again after his two terms. While this has fueled speculation, legal experts argue that there is no constitutional basis for a third term under the current law.
The chances of the amendment passing are slim. Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths state legislatures. With deep political divides, this is highly unlikely. Furthermore, legal challenges to such a move would be expected.
Some have speculated that Trump could try to bypass term limits by running for vice president and assuming the presidency if the sitting president resigns. However, this would face significant legal hurdles.
Ogles’ resolution has ignited a broader conversation about the future of presidential term limits in the U.S. While the proposal may fail, it highlights the ongoing political debate and the potential for changes to fundamental aspects of U.S. governance.