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Trump says he would like to serve a third term as US president
Donald Trump said he would like to serve a third term as US president while speaking to Republican supporters in Ohio.
The remarks came ahead of the November congressional elections, as supporters chanted for four more years.
Trump is serving his second term, after winning the 2024 election against Kamala Harris; he previously served from 2017 to 2021.
His current term is due to end in January 2029.
The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms, and was adopted in 1951.
Trump has repeatedly raised the possibility of seeking another term, and his former strategist Steve Bannon has also urged him to serve again.
The sources do not say how he could overcome the constitutional limit or what steps, if any, would follow.
Donald Trump said he would like to serve a third term as US president if he had the opportunity.
He made the remark while addressing Republican Party supporters in Ohio ahead of the November US congressional elections.
Supporters chanted “four more years” as he spoke.
The 22nd Amendment limits US presidents to two terms, and Trump’s current term is set to end in January 2029.
Trump won a second presidential election in November 2024, defeating Kamala Harris.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump.
- What
- He said he would like to serve a third term if he had the opportunity.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Ohio, while addressing Republican Party supporters.
- Why
- He said he would like to do so; the sources do not give a further reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Trump previously headed the US administration.
Trump won the presidential election for a second time, defeating Kamala Harris.
Trump said he would like to serve a third term while addressing Republican Party supporters in Ohio.
Trump’s second term is set to end.
- Term limit
- The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two terms.
- Current term end
- January 2029
- Previous presidency
- 2017–2021
- Second election win
- November 2024
- Location of remarks
- Ohio
What people are saying
I would love to do that,
Sources
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