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Could Trump actually run for a third term as president?

Could Trump actually run for a third term as president?

Summary

President Donald Trump has mentioned the law that prevents a president from serving more than two terms. He continues to hint at the possibility of running for a third term, despite this legal limit. The rule comes from a constitutional amendment that sets the two-term limit for U.S. presidents.

Key Facts

  • U.S. presidents are limited to two terms in office by law.
  • This limit is set by the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • President Trump has talked about the two-term limit being "very strong."
  • He still suggests he might run for president a third time.
  • No president in U.S. history has served more than two elected terms since this amendment.
  • The 22nd Amendment was created after President Franklin D. Roosevelt served four terms.
  • The law aims to keep power from staying too long with one person.
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