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Mike Johnson seemed to slow down Donald Trump seeking a third term in office in 2028, with the Constitution acting as an obstacle to the president's ambitions for another term. White House .
Trump has stated in recent interviews that he's willing to serve as president for longer than eight years.
'The 78-year-old president stated on Meet the Press this past Sunday that many individuals desire for him to undertake it.'
Johnson, who serves as the Speaker of the House and is also a constitutional lawyer, was questioned about whether there exists a lawful way for Trump to win and if he would back the president should he run for office once more.
He stated that there is "a constitutional pathway," however, this route necessitates amending the Constitution to be achieved.
"And that sets a high standard," he further stated, ultimately asserting that he thinks Trump grasps this concept.
Johnson stated that he has privately spoken about this with Trump and believes what he says.
"I get why numerous Americans hope he could contest for a third term, as he has achieved so much within his initial 100 days in office, making them want this momentum to continue further," Johnson stated.
Johnson additionally contended that there isn’t presently an effort to revise the Constitution; however, at least one Republican figure has initiated a process allowing Trump another potential bid for office.
After just three days of Biden's second term, Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, proposed an amendment to the 22nd Amendment to allow a third term for President Trump .
Ogles' proposed constitutional amendment would enable Trump to seek a third term, while barring Obama from doing so, as the former president already completed two consecutive terms.
The other ex-presidents who served two terms and are still alive, namely Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Bill Clinton, would similarly not qualify for eligibility if this amendment were adopted.
'The text of the Ogles' Amendment states that no individual can be elected as President more than three times, and once they have served two successive terms, they become ineligible for reelection,' it stated.
The threshold for passing a constitutional amendment is exceptionally high, requiring approval from at least two-thirds of both the House and Senate, along with ratification by three-quarters of all state legislatures.
Given the roughly equal division between Republicans and Democrats in the nation, it’s highly improbable that an amendment of this nature would be approved—particularly one designed solely to permit Trump to return. serve thrice .
Still, the idea of a third term for Trump resurfaced over the weekend when President Trump spoke with NBC’s Meet the Press host Kristen Welker via telephone on Sunday morning.
'Many individuals are urging me to proceed with this,' stated the 78-year-old president.
A cry of 'four more years' echoed through the crowd. at the White House last week during the president’s celebration of Greek Independence Day.
But really, what I essentially communicate to them is that we still have a considerable distance to cover; it’s quite early in the administration," he went on to say. "My attention remains firmly fixed on the present.
When questioned about his desire for another term, the president replied, "I enjoy my work."
“I’m serious,” he went on. “However, it’s much too soon to consider such things.”
He was subsequently questioned about whether he had seen plans for serving a third term.
He mentioned that there are several approaches you can take to accomplish this.
When questioned regarding his remarks made aboard Air Force One on Sunday while returning to Washington, D.C., he addressed the matter.
"I'm not interested in discussing a third term right now since regardless of your perspective, you still have a considerable amount of time ahead," Trump stated.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed on Monday suggesting that journalists should refrain from overreacting to speculations about Trump’s potential third term.
"You all keep pressing the president regarding a third term, and when he responds truthfully and openly with a grin, everyone present gets worked up over his reply," Leavitt informed journalists outside the White House on Monday.
His comments have raised worries following Trump's reluctance to admit defeat 2020 election to President Joe Biden - which he continues to erroneously claim was 'completely rigged' - and his involvement in the January 6 , 2021 Capitol attack.
Leavitt had only just left. Fox News In Channel's America Reports, she also addressed Trump's remarks about a third term and provided a comparable response.
It amuses me how journalists pose questions to the president," Leavitt said to John Roberts of Fox News Channel. "He provides an open and sincere response, but afterward, they get sidetracked by his answer.
'She said he was asked this question, and you witnessed his response, and he’s correct,' she went on.
Leavitt stated that Americans are discussing a potential third-term for Trump because "they appreciate the work this president is performing."
"We still have four more years ahead of us, considering what the president has accomplished in over 60 days," she stated.
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