Trump Answer Questions About Term In Office
In a move that has reignited political debate and sent constitutional scholars scrambling, former President Donald Trump has once again flirted with the idea of a third term—this time, with more ambiguity and less of the typical wink-and-nod approach that has characterized past remarks. Over the weekend, Trump told NBC News in a phone interview that while it’s “far too early to think about it,” there are, in his words, “methods” that could open a pathway back to the White House in 2028.
The comment came during a conversation with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, where Trump stopped short of confirming any concrete plans but left enough breadcrumbs to stir speculation. “A lot of people want me to do it,” he said, before hedging with a familiar line: “We have a long way to go.”
NBC’s lead: “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…” https://t.co/lZhua9sHaq
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) March 30, 2025
That brief exchange lit a match under a long-smoldering question—could Trump, or any former president, actually seek a third term under the U.S. Constitution? The answer, according to the plain text of the 22nd Amendment, is no: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
Yet, when Trump was asked about possible workarounds, he cryptically replied, “There are methods,” and teased the possibility of Vice President JD Vance running and then somehow ceding power back to him. “That’s one,” he said. “But there are others, too.” Asked to elaborate, Trump declined. “No.”
Naturally, the response from the Left has been swift and dramatic. Outlets like The Washington Post immediately called in legal experts to dissect the implications, while progressive commentators warned of a looming constitutional crisis. But Trump’s supporters have interpreted the exchange differently—less as a serious legal challenge to the 22nd Amendment and more as a political shot across the bow. It’s part of Trump’s signature strategy: provoke, observe, and then capitalize on the reactions.
LOL: CNN runs a compilation of every time President Trump has messed with the media about seeking a third term — before starting to PANIC about a third term! pic.twitter.com/ePMlprMfBT
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 31, 2025
Meanwhile, the political ground is shifting beneath the conversation. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has introduced a resolution to extend term limits, effectively clearing a path for a third Trump run. Though the resolution is unlikely to advance in the current political climate, its introduction signals that the idea, once treated as political theater, may be gaining traction in some conservative circles.
And then there’s Steve Bannon, ever the tactician, who told NewsNation, “We’re working on it.” Without offering specifics, Bannon hinted at strategic maneuvering underway to potentially redefine what “term limit” means. “We’ve had greater long shots than Trump 2028,” he said confidently.