Trump Gets A 3rd Term?

Trump Hints at Third Term During St. Patrick’s Day Event with Irish Prime Minister

During a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump made a comment suggesting he could serve a third term, telling the Irish Prime Minister that he looked forward to celebrating the occasion “at least three more times.”

The remark took place at the annual “Friends of Ireland” luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, an event hosted by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Attendees included Irish leader Micheál Martin, known as the taoiseach, along with members of Congress.

“Taoiseach, I want to just thank you once again for being here, it’s an honor, and hopefully, we’re gonna be doing this at least three more times, OK. We’re gonna be doing this three more times, at least,” Trump said.

He then added, “When I say ‘at least,’ they go absolutely crazy,” referring to the media, which drew laughter from those in the room.

This isn’t the first time Trump has alluded to the idea of seeking a third term. Just last month, he posed the question to an audience at the White House, asking, “Should I run again? You tell me.” Following his election victory in November, he also mentioned the possibility during a meeting with House Republicans.

Despite the enthusiasm among some of his supporters, the idea of a third term remains unconstitutional. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, explicitly limits a president to two terms in office.

However, there are those in Congress exploring ways to change that. In January, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution, which, if passed, would open the door for Trump to seek another term in the White House.

While such an amendment would face significant legal and political hurdles, Trump’s continued references to a potential third term fuel ongoing discussions about his long-term role in American politics.