President Trump's Potential Third Term

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
President Trump suggested in an interview that there are methods for him to serve a third term, referencing a loophole in the 22nd Amendment. Legal experts consider this argument implausible and defeating the clear intent of the amendment.

Key Points

  • President Trump mentioned 'methods' to serve a third term in an interview
  • A Daily Mail article suggested a loophole in the 22nd Amendment that could allow Trump to serve more than two terms
  • Legal scholars find the loophole argument implausible and against the clear intent of the amendment

Cons

  • Constitutional concerns about potential abuse of power if a president serves more than two terms
  • Legal experts consider the loophole argument implausible and not aligned with the intent of the 22nd Amendment