When Donald Trump took the oath of office once again, it was the last time he’d be able to do so under the country’s constitution. But that hasn’t stopped his team from flirting with the idea of running again, writes Alex Hannaford – and the Democrats are nowhere to be seen...

Summary

Plans for a potential Trump third term are already being discussed, despite constitutional limitations.

Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon has suggested they’re “working on it,” while Trump himself has made several hints about running again after 2028.

Some Republicans, like Congressman Andy Ogles, have proposed amending the 22nd Amendment to allow three terms.

Constitutional law professor Michele Goodwin warns that Trump’s administration has already shown “a display of lawlessness” with controversial executive orders and policies, while critics note Democratic opposition has been largely absent, allowing these discussions to gain traction.

  • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    My prediction is the SC will go against Trump on something that isn’t all that major, but Trump will overreact and claim the the executive branch doesn’t need to follow the judicial branch. Then he will create all kinds of executive orders around election “safety” followed by ensuring republicans hold the house and senate in 2 years. Possibly even pass laws about a 3rd term.

    At that point we will be a full on dictatorship.