Washington – President Donald Trump did not exclude the possibility of requesting a third mandate from the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd amendment, saying in an exclusive interview with NBC News that there were methods to do so and clarify that it “did not joke”.
“Many people want me to do it,” said Trump in a Sunday morning phone call with NBC News, referring to his allies. “But, I mean, I essentially tell them that we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”
“I focus on the current,” added Trump, in some of his most extensive comments to date on the service of a third term.
When asked if he wanted another mandate, the president replied: “I like to work”.
“I’m not kidding,” said Trump when he was asked to clarify. “But I am not – it is far too early to think about it.”
When asked if he had been presented with plans to allow him to ask for a third term, Trump said: “There are methods that you might do.”
NBC News asked questions about a possible scenario in which Vice-President JD Vance would present himself to his functions, then play the role to Trump. Trump replied that “it’s a” method.
“But there are others too,” added Trump.
Invited to share another method, Trump simply replied “no”.
Modifying the constitution to abolish the Two terms limit It would be extremely difficult, requiring either a vote of two thirds of the congress or two thirds of the States agreeing to call a constitutional agreement to propose changes. One or the other road would then require the ratification of three -quarters of the States.
The president highlighted his number of surveys, saying that “many people would like me to draw” a position for a third term.
Trump previously commented on the race for a third term, although the Republicans saw these Comments as jokes Or the president dragging his detractors.
The representative Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Designed a resolution calling for the extension of the limits of presidential mandate, which would allow Trump to request another mandate.
Meanwhile, Trump Ally Steve Bannon said in an interview On the news nation That he believes that Trump “will run and win again in 2028”. Bannon said in the same interview that he thought that “we will have some alternatives” to determine how Trump could ask a third term despite the maximum of two terms for the presidency.
The White House has amplified Trump’s comments comparing to royalty, displaying a photo of a false magazine coverage representing the president with a crown after the administration has shot down the congestion price in New York.
The post of the White House to X cited the previous comments of Trump on Truth Social: “Long live the king!”
Peter Nicholas contributed.