Once more, Donald Trump publicly contemplated the possibility of serving additional presidential terms on Monday, inquiring with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson if he was “permitted to”—just days after a different House Republican presented a bill aimed at making that possible.
“I’ve collected a significant amount of funds for the upcoming race, which I presume I can’t utilize for my own benefit, though I’m not entirely certain,” Trump mentioned to House Republicans in Doral, Florida. “I believe I’m barred from running again.”
Turning to Johnson, who has a background in constitutional law, Trump questioned, “Can I run again? Mike, I shouldn’t drag you into that debate.”
Just 48 hours earlier in Las Vegas, Trump had remarked on the possibility of serving “three times or four times.”
Following the November elections, Trump hinted at the notion when he stated, “I doubt that I will run again—unless you take action.”
Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles has since picked up on that not-so-subtle suggestion.
Ogles asserted that Trump “has established himself as the singular figure in recent history capable of reversing our country’s decline and restoring America to its former glory,” suggesting that he “should be afforded the opportunity needed to achieve that objective.”
“With this in mind,” Ogles elaborated in his remarks, “I am advocating for an amendment to the Constitution to modify the restrictions set by the 22nd Amendment regarding presidential terms.”
According to this proposed legislation, Trump would be allowed to serve three complete terms. However, the three living former presidents who have served consecutive terms—Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama—would conveniently be barred from returning to office.
By the time Election Day arrives in 2028, Trump would be 82 years old.
