Trump ‘Not 100 Percent Sure’ He’s Barred From 3rd Term

President Donald Trump teased the possibility of a third term, suggesting he was “not 100% sure” whether the Constitution prevents him from seeking another term. The Constitution sets a two-term limit for presidents, but Trump has consistently raised the idea of extending his time in office, often in a playful manner, though his comments are still striking.

“I’ve raised a lot of money for the next race that I assume I can’t use for myself, but I’m not 100% sure, because I don’t know … I think I’m not allowed to run again,” Trump remarked to a gathering of Congressional Republicans in Miami.

With the crowd laughing, he directed a comment to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., asking, “I’m not sure, am I allowed to run again? Mike? I better not get you involved in that argument.”

Having just been inaugurated for his second non-consecutive term a week ago, Trump became only the second U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two terms, partly as a reaction to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency from 1933-1945.

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a long-shot resolution last week aimed at changing the Constitution to permit Trump another term.

Trump has hinted at the possibility of extending his tenure multiple times, joking about it most recently during a rally in Nevada on Shabbos.

“It will be the greatest honor my life to serve not once, but twice — or three times or four times,” he said with a chuckle before adding, amid applause, “Headlines for the fake news.”

In November, Trump made a remark to House Republicans after his election win, stating: “I suspect I won’t be running again unless you say, ‘He’s good, we got to figure something else.'”

During a speech to conservative Christians in July, Trump urged: “Christians, get out and vote. Just this time. … Four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore.”

{Matzav.com}