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Bannon, Steve

Trump's Third Term: Bannon Reveals Plan to Circumvent 22nd Amendment

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The possibility of President Donald Trump securing a third presidential term has been a topic of speculation, with some of his closest allies and he himself hinting at the possibility. In a recent interview with The Economist, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon openly discussed plans to help Trump bypass the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. Bannon stated that Trump will be re-elected in 2028, citing "many different alternatives" to achieve this goal. This revelation echoes the rhetoric of other Trump supporters, including the president himself, who has frequently alluded to the possibility of a third term.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bannon revealed that there are plans to help Trump circumvent the 22nd Amendment and secure a third presidential term, with the goal of re-electing Trump in 2028.
  • Bannon stated that there are "many different alternatives" to achieve this goal, but declined to provide further details.
  • Trump himself has hinted at the possibility of a third term, and has frequently alluded to the idea in public statements.
  • Constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe has warned that the 22nd Amendment and the 12th Amendment do not completely protect against a third term.
  • Bannon described Trump as an "instrument of divine will," arguing that he is needed for at least one more term to "finish what we started."

Statistics:

  • 22nd Amendment: Limits a president to two terms.
  • 12th Amendment: Outlines how the president and vice president are elected.
  • 2028: Target year for Trump's re-election.
  • 2032: End date of Trump's current term, according to a video posted by the president on Truth Social.
  • 79: Trump's age, according to a Sunday post on Truth Social.
  • 12th Amendment: Limits the eligibility of individuals to stand for vice president if they are "ineligible" to serve as president.

Sources:

  • The Economist: Insider, The Insider: Inside the Mind of MAGA, A Conversation with Steve Bannon. (https://www.economist.com/insider/the-insider/inside-the-mind-of-maga-a-conversation-with-steve-bannon)
  • The Daily Beast: MAGA Rep Wants to Rewrite Constitution to Give Donald Trump a Third Term. (https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-rep-wants-to-rewrite-constitution-to-give-donald-trump-a-third-term/)
  • NBC News: Trump Third Term: White House Methods. (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-third-term-white-house-methods-rcna198752)
  • X: Laurence Tribe's warning about Trump's potential third term. (https://x.com/tribelaw/status/1906669986921247027)

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