Trump Wants Third Presidential Term Despite Legal Limits
Donald Trump expressed interest in seeking a third presidential term, stating that while he would like to run, U.S. law prohibits it due to the 22nd Amendment. He reiterated his desire during a press briefing at Andrews Air Force Base.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated he would like to run for a third presidential term.
- U.S. law, specifically the 22nd Amendment, prevents any individual from serving more than two presidential terms.
- Trump's second term is set to end on January 20, 2029.
- Trump made these remarks during a press briefing at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C.
- Trump mentioned that many people want him to run again.
Points of divergence
- Trump previously suggested in March 2025 that there were 'methods' to overcome the constitutional limit, though he later claimed in May 2025 he would be satisfied with two terms, only to revisit the idea in October 2025. — fontanka
- Trump claimed in an interview with Punchbowl News on August 7 that many consider him 'one of the greatest presidents of all time,' though a journalist disputed this claim. — vedomosti
- A Reuters and Ipsos poll in June 2025 showed Trump's approval rating dropped to a low of 34%, which was attributed to the Middle East conflict. — vedomosti
- In February 2026, Trump named Vice President JD Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio as possible successors. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- I would like to be re-elected. Trump again spoke about a third presidential term — Фонтанка
- Trump: I would run for a third presidential term, but the law is very strict — Ведомости
- Trump complained about the strictness of American laws — Вести