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.

  • xyzzy@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    States elect the president; they put him on the ballot. If he tries to do something unconstitutional, he won’t be on the ballot in many states. And the Democrats may control the House. The Senate (or all of Congress) can try to discount returns from those states, but at that point we’re looking at a Supreme Court case, and everyone involved will know that if that’s ruled poorly, there’s a good chance it’ll result in the dissolution of the republic, and war.

    In other words, it’s very unlikely. But a lot can happen in four years.

    Don’t be a soft target. Buy a gun. Learn how to use it.

    • Rivalarrival@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      4 days ago

      If he tries to do something unconstitutional, he won’t be on the ballot in many states

      Of course. I was considering a worst-case scenario in which elections were somehow suspended in 2028, so that the states could not elect a different president.