“Trump Interested in Running Against Obama, Needs Constitutional Change”
President Trump expressed interest on Monday in running against former President Barack Obama if the US Constitution were amended to allow for a third term. During an Oval Office event with Kid Rock, Trump mentioned that he would be open to the idea if the law permitted it. However, he emphasized that he had not thoroughly looked into the matter and was focused on his current term.
Discussing a potential scenario where Vice President JD Vance could lead the Republican ticket with Trump as his running mate, Trump suggested a loophole through which he could return to the presidency. This proposal aimed to bypass the constitutional restriction on serving more than two terms as president.
Trump’s history as a prominent figure in the “birther” movement during Obama’s presidency was noted, where he questioned Obama’s birthplace. The 22nd Amendment, which limits the number of terms a president can serve, has been a topic of discussion, with some suggesting the need for a constitutional amendment to allow for a third term.
While Trump issued an executive order related to concert ticket scalping during the event, the focus remained on his comments regarding a potential run against Obama and the constitutional implications of such a move. The process of amending the Constitution to enable a third term for a president would require significant support from both political parties, making it a challenging endeavor.
