Trump claims ‘there are methods’ for him to seek third term in White House: Live updates
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Trump claims he could serve a third term as US president
- US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the two-term limit laid out in the 22nd Amendment.
- He suggested there were several methods for achieving this, including potentially running as vice president and then assuming the presidency.
- Mr Trump acknowledged the constitutional challenges but emphasised his popularity and the calls from supporters for another term, saying: “I’m not joking.”
- He also falsely claimed that the 2020 election was rigged, implying his current term is actually his third.
- Amending the Constitution to remove the two-term limit would require significant support from Congress and the states, making it a difficult path.