Member of Congress proposes amendment to allow Trump to run for 3rd term



At 78, Donald Trump is the oldest president in U.S. history. Should he complete his term, he’ll be 82 upon leaving office. However, some in Congress want Trump to be eligible to serve an additional four years after his current term is complete.

A recent development in U.S. politics has sparked controversy and debate over presidential term limits. Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-5) has filed a Joint Resolution in Congress proposing a change to the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States

This amendment currently limits presidents to two terms in office.

Rep. Ogles’ resolution aims to modify the 22nd Amendment to allow presidents, including Donald Trump, to serve up to three terms. The proposed change states:

“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

Rep. Ogles justified his proposal by emphasizing President Trump’s leadership qualities and the need for more time to implement policies.

He stated: “President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years. He has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal.”

Seriously?

Opinion: Trump is unlikely to win a third term even if he could legally run again. Republicans are woefully overestimating his margin of victory in 2024.

It’s important to note that amending the Constitution is a complex process requiring broad support. The amendment must pass both the House and Senate with a two-thirds majority. It must then be ratified by three-fourths (38) of the state legislatures.

Won’t happen.

Currently, Republicans do not have the necessary majorities in Congress or control of enough state legislatures to pass such an amendment or even come close.

This proposal has met with opposition from various quarters. Some lawmakers and legal experts have expressed concerns about the potential erosion of democratic norms. Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) introduced a resolution to clarify that the 22nd Amendment applies to two terms in aggregate, even if not consecutive. And experts warn that while Trump cannot legally serve a third term or cancel the 2028 election, there are concerns about potential efforts to consolidate power and weaken democratic institutions.

The debate surrounding this proposal highlights the ongoing tensions in American politics and the importance of constitutional safeguards in maintaining the balance of power in the U.S. government.

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