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Trump Jokes About Third Term to House GOP, Prompting Laughter and Democratic Concern

Nov 13, 2024, 04:50 PM

President-elect Donald Trump, during a meeting with House Republicans ahead of internal leadership elections on Wednesday, joked about the possibility of running for a third term in 2028. Trump remarked, "I suspect I won't be running again unless you say, 'He's so good we've got to figure something else out.'" The comment elicited laughter from the audience. He added, "The people leaving now in the back of the room will write that I said that," acknowledging that his remarks might be reported. While attendees took the statement as a joke about term limits, some Democrats expressed concern. Representative Dan Goldman stated that any attempt by Trump to seek a third term would be unconstitutional, urging colleagues to uphold the Constitution's 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. The joke has sparked discussions about presidential term limits and potential challenges to them.