Trump’s Third Term Dream Dashed by US Constitution

This special report examines the constitutional barriers facing Donald Trump regarding a potential third presidential term, following his 2024 election victory. The transcript quotes Trump teasing the idea at a rally, saying ‘maybe we’ll go for another one’, a statement that ignites debate. The core of the issue is the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1951, which explicitly states, ‘No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice’. The report delves into the historical context of this amendment, citing Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency which led to its creation. It also explores and dismisses potential loopholes, including the vice-presidency route, which is complicated by the 12th Amendment, and the difficult process of a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.