Trump third term
Constitutional Roadblock: Trump Acknowledges He Cannot Seek a Third Presidential Term
Oct 29, 2025 03:50 pm CST
President Donald Trump has conceded he cannot run for a third term due to constitutional limitations, despite expressing his desire to continue serving. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed discussing these "constitutional constrictions" with Trump, explaining that the 22nd Amendment clearly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms and that amending this would require a lengthy approval process spanning years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Rejects Constitutional Path for Trump's Third Term Aspirations
Oct 29, 2025 05:53 am CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson firmly states there is no constitutional pathway for President Donald Trump's third term aspirations, citing the 22nd Amendment's clear limitations. Despite Trump's public musings and "Trump 2028" merchandise circulating in Washington, Johnson maintains that constitutional barriers would require a lengthy amendment process, while acknowledging Trump's testing of presidential powers in his current second term.