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Trump Pushes for an Unconstitutional Third Term

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2025

March 30.  Brianna Tucker: Trump suggests ‘methods’ exist for bid for unconstitutional third term.

March 30.   Erica L. Green: Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Constitution.

April 6.   Peter Baker: President’s Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy: The 22nd Amendment is clear:President Trump has to give up his office after his second term. But his refusal to accept that underscores how far he is willing to consider going to consolidate power.

April 10.   Mark Leibovich: Trump Says He Is Serious About Staying in Office Past 2028. Why do Republicans keep claiming he isn’t?

April 15.   James Bickerton: Steve Bannon Hints at ‘4 or 5’ Ways Trump Could Get Third Term.