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Could President Trump legally run for a third term? Here's what the Constitution says
The Supreme Court ruled that the 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from serving more than two terms, ending legal debates over a third term.
- On October 30, 2025, reports stated Donald Trump, former U.S. President, cannot legally serve another term despite speculation on his eligibility.
- The 22nd Amendment explains it bars election to the presidency more than twice, while convicted political strategist Steve Bannon reignited the debate and some proposed vice president or speaker of the House roles, prompting legal scrutiny.
- Constitutional text and federal law show the 12th Amendment bars anyone constitutionally ineligible from being vice president, while the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 places the speaker second in line, and courts reject bypass attempts.
- On Wednesday, Donald Trump acknowledged it was `too bad` he can't run again, and observers expect him to hawk Trump 2028 hats while analysts call him a lame-duck president as his influence fades.
- The Republican Party faces ongoing division as Trump allies and inner circle keep threatening a third term, while historical examples of republic failure warn against ignoring legal limits.
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Could President Trump legally run for a third term? Here's what the Constitution says
Talk of a third Trump term is stirring debate — but could any president run for more than two? We break down the facts behind the 22nd Amendment.
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Donald Trump lamented that he was not allowed to run for a third term, recognizing the limits set by the U.S. Constitution.
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