DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Palus Politicus Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so

President Donald Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call that he was “not joking” about a third term, adding that “it is far too early to think about it.”

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, saying in an exclusive interview with NBC News that there were methods for doing so and clarifying that he was “not joking.”

“A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call with NBC News, referring to his allies. “But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”

“I’m focused on the current,” Trump added, in some of his most extensive comments to date about serving a third term.

When asked whether he wanted another term, the president responded, “I like working.”

“I’m not joking,” Trump said, when asked to clarify. “But I’m not — it is far too early to think about it.”

When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, “There are methods which you could do it.”

NBC News asked about a possible scenario in which Vice President JD Vance would run for office and then pass the role to Trump. Trump responded that “that’s one” method.

“But there are others too,” Trump added.

Asked to share another method, Trump simply responded “no.”

Amending the Constitution to abolish the two-term limit would be exceedingly difficult, requiring either a two-thirds vote of Congress or two-thirds of the states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose changes. Either route would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states.

The president pointed to his poll numbers, saying that “a lot of people would like me to” hold office for a third term.

Trump has previously commented on running for a third term in office, though Republicans have seen these comments as jokes or the president trolling his critics.

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., crafted a resolution calling for the extension of presidential term limits, which would allow Trump to seek another term in office.

Meanwhile, Trump ally Steve Bannon said in an interview on News Nation that he believes Trump will “run and win again in 2028.” Bannon said in the same interview that he thought “we’ll have a couple of alternatives” in determining how Trump could seek a third term despite the two-term maximum for holding the presidency.

The White House has amplified Trump’s comments likening himself to royalty, posting a picture of a fake magazine cover depicting the president with a crown after the administration shot down congestion pricing in New York City.

The White House’s post to X quoted Trump’s previous comments on Truth Social: “LONG LIVE THE KING!”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-third-term-white-house-methods-rcna198752

[.] the period inside these brackets represents your intelligence and political world views… isolated and extremely small.

I'm not surprised by you refusing to call him out on this. Instead trying to pretend it's the fault of the poster who reported what he actually said. It's become quite the trend for you. Excuses and zero accountability.

Call him out on it?? He's trolling you. And so is the media. They ask question after question to lead to a road where they scream "So you're telling me there's a chance!" and then get a pat on the head from the dept head because that's their only chance at more than fifteen eyeballs that weak.

So. freaking. gullible.

Cool. Here's yours [.] Except that period represents the fact that you're menstruating 27.5 days per month.

Do you have any idea just how many people claimed he was trolling before the election about some of the very things he is doing now? I'll take revenge on his political enemies as one example. We were told he would never do that. That he was just saying these things to scare people. He has since fired every government prosecutor who were involved in any investigation of him. Attacked and punished every major law firm who was hired to help in the criminal investigations. Called for the impeachment of a judge that ruled against him.

Now I have no idea if he will seek a third term. But all this BS about "He's just trolling you" is just that, BS. Just ask Greenland, Canada and Mexico.

trump himself created and signed the USMCA trade agreement. He called it "The best trade deal ever" after replacing NAFTA with it. Now his claim is the nations living up to that trade agreement have been ripping off America. So was he lying to you then or is he lying to you now?

The actual problem is how many people have believed he was trolling us when he wasn't. Neither of us have any way of knowing if he's trolling us about this or not. But at some point you have to take what he says seriously based on the fact he knows no boundaries. He believes the judicial branch has no authority and is nothing more than an obstacle.

Much like yourself at one point I thought a lot of what he said was no more than bluster. But by watching what he does I have learned you never know when it is and when it isn't. My hope is at some point you will learn to do the same. But I certainly have my doubts about that.

With his love of crap food like McDonalds and lake of veggies and salads-and thinking riding around in a golf cart is exercise-I think this is much ado about nothing-its just odds-

and anyway-if he runs for a third term-that would mean Obama would also be able to run again-wouldn't it

Cool story. I don't know what "others" said in the past. I'm not others and I never said those things. In fact, the only thing I can remember is concerning the non-stop "retribution" talk. I said that you were all framing it so that if he did anything you could scream in the aisles that it was retribution. I also remember being asked directly and saying "if holding people accountable for actual crimes is going to be called retribution, so be it".

So, I never said he was trolling you before, but I'll stand by what I'm saying now -- he's trolling you. And since you're flopping around like a fish in a boat about to get his head whacked, I'd say he's doing a damned good job. 🤣

Yep. But he may want to wait till after Vance finishes his eight years.

This is how you admit you haven't been paying attention. Your logic has been used many times to this point and proven to be faulty. As per usual you ignored every point I made and can't seem to learn from experience. It may help you to pay more attention moving forward.


What "crimes" did those law firms and prosecutors break you are referring to? One case resulted in 34 felony count convictions and the others were all approved by grand juries. Only when he was reelected were the other cases dropped because you can't convict a sitting president.

So what "crimes" did trump punish them for?

Male menstruation tea seems to be your drink of choice… maybe if demand wasn’t so high there would be no menstruating males peeing in your wheaties. So, if your political BS doesn’t demand it, it would go away… simple problems/simple solutions.

Let me put all that in a blender and see if I can make a word salad. Oh, wait... nevermind.

j/c...

This is how you tell people you have nothing of substance to say in response.

^ This is how you do it for 74,000 posts.

Refusing to enter into an actual discussion on the topic is a you issue. It seems to have become a pattern with you. I make discussion points and you run around posting stupidity in response.

But considering there is no logic rebuttal this is your only recourse. You have become a caricature of the poster you once were.

And if you asked me on a date, I'd refuse that is well. That's part of the problem, Pit@lunacy.com thinking he'll frame every argument and others should be compelled to respond. The same Pit is an utter smart-azz when anyone else does it.

Thanks for playing.

Nothing about my points on this topic is being a smart ass. You just have nothing of substance to respond with. My argument wasn't framed. It is very straightforward and still all you have is rhetoric unrelated to any of it. Good dog. I'm sure trump will send you a dog bone.

If only you could read an entire post.

Still playing dodge ball. If it were an Olympic sport you would have a gold medal.

That sounds like a you problem. Try to use your own words if you can find any.

Yes, and he could run against Trump in 2028.. Finally, Trump will be able to say he ran against Obama and it would not be a lie.....LOL

The way the republicans are phrasing the motion is that you can run for a 3rd term but only if you did not have 2 in a row. So they worded it to prevent obama from being able to run for a 3rd term

Gee- I wonder why the surgical specificity?

LMBAO.

I don't think he is serious, so I wouldn't be too worried about it.

If he is, I wouldn't be in favor.

He'll be too old. We don't need another lights on but nobody home president. Nobody's gonna vote for that. Vance/DeSantis '28!

I'm all in for Vance/DeSantis "28". Trump getting a longer term would sure be better for this country than what happened in the mid 1900's when a communist idiot (FDR) got multiple terms President.

Wow.

What frigging pile of crap this thread is.

Trump is an idiot. Vance is an idiot. DeathSantis is an idiot.

But keep on bleating how wonderful they are. It is an excellent reflection of the stupidity of the American electorate.

How’s the price of eggs doing?

FDR was a communist! Excellent! Thanks for the laugh.

He did too much for working people. They hate that.

“not joking” about a third term,”

I’m shocked!!!! Not …… so predictable. Trump ripping up the constitution was so predictable. As is seeing the GOP base, goose step along.

Yet it’s still… Biden Biden Biden

All they can do to justify it is claim it's a hoax just like they've done with so many other things that turned out to be true. You have to wonder if they'll ever wake up.

yep. FDR buddied up with the Russians. Sound familiar?

I mean, he said he was "not kidding" so take it for what it's worth.

I'm not sure how much further they can go to agree that he is a a habitual liar than what they are doing in this very thread.

Trump will do anything to change the narrative of last week. He did not like the "Signal Text thread" episode of the Trump Reality Show.

Saturday Night Live skewered JD and Pete... It is in the Political Jokes thread.

It is all a ruse...

Of all the pillars of our democracy that he has no problem bulldozing, this is the least shocking.