MBABANE:United States (US) President Donald Trump says he is “not joking” about seeking a third term in office, which is barred by the US Constitution, Aljazeera reported.
Speaking in a phone interview with NBC News on Sunday, Trump directly addressed speculation over a potential third term, saying;
“No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” but added, “It is far too early to think about it.”
“There are methods which you could do it, as you know,” he said, without elaborating on potential legal or political avenues.
It has been reported that, the US Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits Presidents to two(2) four-year terms, whether consecutive or not.
The 22nd Amendment says “no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice”.
Trump was asked in the NBC interview about a scenario where his running mate, Vice President JD Vance, could assume office before stepping aside to allow him to take over.
Trump acknowledged the possibility, stating, “That’s one” approach.But there are others, too,” he added, hinting at alternative strategies without elaborating further.
US President Donald Trump waves as he walks before departing for Florida from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, the US [File: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]