It's not the first time the president has publicly mused about seeking another four years in the White House, which would be barred by the Constitution.

Summary

Trump joked about running for a third term during a speech to House Republicans at a retreat in Florida, despite the two-term limit imposed by the 22nd Amendment.

His remarks drew laughter, but they come amid a proposal by Rep. Andy Ogles to amend the Constitution to allow Trump a third term, though the measure has not advanced.

Trump has made similar jokes before, calling it “fake news bait,” while GOP lawmakers like Sen. Mike Lee dismissed the possibility due to constitutional barriers.

  • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org
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    3 days ago

    If there’s something everybody should have learned about Trump at this point is: if he says something, believe him.

    This wasn’t a joke. He’s testing the waters. If whatever he throws doesn’t stick, he says it’s a joke. If it does, he runs again for a third term for real eventually.

    Just like a randy guy who flirts with a woman in a bar and says “Can you imagine if you and I had sex in the bathroom right now?” and if the woman doesn’t say yes outright, goes “Ah ha! Just a joke…” The truth is, he really wants to have sex.