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Domestic political statement

Donald Trump Considers Third Term

Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Mar 30, 2025 · Last updated Mar 31, 2025

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Donald Trump's statements about seeking a third term introduce political uncertainty, which can lead to market volatility as investors react to potential challenges to democratic norms in the United States. The perceived instability could deter foreign investment and impact long-term economic outlooks.

Government Political

Donald Trump, the current US President, has stated he is 'not joking' about considering ways to serve a third term, despite the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution limiting presidents to two terms. In an interview with NBCUniversal — NBC News, Donald Trump claimed there are 'methods' to achieve this, though he refused to elaborate on them. He suggested one possibility could involve JD Vance running for president and then 'passing the baton' to him. Legal experts like Derek Muller from the University of Notre Dame dispute the feasibility of circumventing term limits, citing the 12th and 22nd Amendments. Donald Trump also falsely claimed to have the 'highest poll numbers of any Republican for the last 100 years'. His comments have drawn condemnation from the United States — Democratic National Committee, which labeled his actions as dictatorial. This event highlights a potential challenge to established democratic traditions in the United States.

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Derek Muller, a professor of election law at the University of Notre Dame, provided expert opinion on the constitutional impossibility of Donald Trump serving a third term.
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Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump strategist, expressed belief that Donald Trump would run and win again in 2028, supporting the idea of his continued political influence.
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George H. W. Bush's high approval ratings after the Gulf War were cited to counter Donald Trump's false claims about his own popularity.
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George W. Bush's high approval ratings after the September 11 attacks were cited to counter Donald Trump's false claims about his own popularity.
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Dan Goldman, a New York Democrat, issued a statement condemning Donald Trump's ambitions for a third term, viewing it as an escalation to dismantle democracy.
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