As Trump Refers to Third Term, Democrat Wants to Leave No Constitutional Loophole
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Representative Daniel Goldman of New York plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents applies even if the terms are not consecutive.

Summary

Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.

While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldman’s resolution underscores Democrats’ concerns over Trump’s repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as “anti-democratic and authoritarian.”

Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trump’s statements as mere jokes.

  • Nightwingdragon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    70·
    2 days ago

    If Trump tried to run for a third term, could Obama run against him?

    No. Obama is term-limited. Trump is not, because (choose one or more):

    • Trump did not serve two consecutive terms
    • Obama is black
    • Trump can’t count to two anyway.
    • The rules don’t apply to Republican candidates
    • Just like SCOTUS did with the 14th amendment, rules of the constitution can simply be hand-waved aside when they become politically inconvenient.
    • They have control of everything. What the fuck is anyone gonna do about it?
    • Atom@lemmy.world
      17·
      2 days ago

      One more I’ve heard from the MAGAs in my workplace: Trump did not actually get a first term because the Democrats obstructed him so 2024 is actually his first term

          • Nightwingdragon@lemmy.worldEnglish
            5·
            2 days ago

            You know how I know I’m too stoned right now? I can actually picture this being a sitcom with Drew Carey starring as Grover Cleveland. I’m telling you, there’s something there, and I’m going to go ponder what that is over some more weed.

      • kreskin@lemmy.world
        11·
        2 days ago

        We already tried running a corpse at the start of this campaign and it had too low of approval ratings to win.