Constitutional Barriers: Can Donald Trump Legally Serve a Third Presidential Term?

Oct 28, 2025 05:28 pm CST

This article examines the constitutional obstacles preventing Donald Trump from serving a third presidential term. It explores the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit, the unlikely path to amending the Constitution, and why Trump cannot circumvent these restrictions by running as vice president. Constitutional experts clarify that despite speculation, the legal framework firmly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.