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Steve Bannon Proposes Trump Could Exploit 22nd Amendment Loophole for Third Term in 2028

Dec 16, 2024, 05:30 AM

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President-elect Donald Trump, has suggested that Trump could run for a third presidential term in 2028, citing a potential loophole in the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Speaking at the New York Young Republican Club’s gala, Bannon argued that since the amendment does not specify that terms must be consecutive, Trump could legally seek office again. This proposal was met with enthusiasm from the audience, despite Trump himself having previously indicated he would not run in 2028. The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two terms in office, whether consecutive or not, and Bannon's interpretation has sparked debate among legal experts and political commentators. Trump's second term is set to begin on January 20, 2025.