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Steve Bannon Suggests Trump Could Exploit Constitutional Loophole for Third Term in 2028

Dec 16, 2024, 01:45 PM

Steve Bannon, former chief strategist to President Donald Trump, has suggested that Trump could run for a third presidential term in 2028, citing a potential loophole in the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment. Speaking at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala, Bannon argued that since the amendment does not explicitly require presidential terms to be consecutive, Trump could legally seek office again. This interpretation has sparked debate, with some Trump allies and supporters cheering the idea, while others, including legal experts, argue that the amendment's language is clear in limiting a president to two terms, whether consecutive or not. Trump himself has previously dismissed the notion of running for a third term, stating his intention to serve only four years in his second term. The suggestion by Bannon has ignited discussions on social media and among political commentators about the constitutional implications and the future of the Republican Party. Trump would be 82 in 2028, and Vice-President-elect JD Vance is considered a potential candidate for that year.