Trump to Secure Third Term, Claims Steve Bannon: Constitutional Gambit Possible

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Steve Bannon, former advisor to Donald Trump, has stated in an interview with The Economist that Trump will secure a third term as president of the United States in 2028, despite the 22nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting presidents from serving more than two terms. Bannon believes that the Trump administration will find a means to circumvent this amendment, citing "many different alternatives" that will be outlined at a later time. This announcement comes just four days after Trump posted a video on Truth Social teasing the idea of abolishing term limits and running for office indefinitely.

Bannon's remarks suggest that Trump's re-election campaign in 2024, which he won with longer odds than he is expected to face in 2028, may be a stepping stone to a historic third term. Trump has repeatedly tested the waters on the prospect of serving a third term, including displaying "Trump 2028" caps on the Resolute Desk in a meeting with congressional Democratic leaders and posting a video featuring mock Time magazine covers with yard signs bearing his future campaign slogans.

Bannon's claim that there is a plan in place for Trump to secure a third term raises concerns about the limits on presidential terms and the potential challenges of re-installing Trump in the White House. The 22nd amendment, which took effect in February 1951, was enacted in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms as president, three of which he served before the amendment was ratified.

Key Takeaways:

  • Steve Bannon claims that Donald Trump will secure a third term as president in 2028, despite the 22nd amendment barring presidents from serving more than two terms.
  • Bannon suggests that the Trump administration will find a means to circumvent the amendment, citing "many different alternatives" that will be outlined at a later time.
  • Trump has repeatedly tested the waters on the prospect of serving a third term, including displaying "Trump 2028" caps on the Resolute Desk and posting a video featuring mock Time magazine covers with yard signs bearing his future campaign slogans.
  • Bannon's remarks come amid concerns about the limits on presidential terms and the potential challenges of re-installing Trump in the White House.
  • The 22nd amendment, which took effect in February 1951, was enacted in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms as president.

Statistics:

  • 22nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.
  • The amendment was enacted in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms as president, three of which he served before the amendment was ratified.
  • Trump won his 2024 re-election campaign with longer odds than he is expected to face in 2028.
  • 7 million demonstrators participated in No Kings protests across the United States to rally against Trump's "authoritarianism".

Sources:

  • "Steve Bannon says Trump will get a third presidential term" by The Economist.
  • "Donald Trump hints at a third term as president" by AFP/Getty.