Donald Trump is thinking about running for president again. He said this on a plane ride from Florida to Washington. Some people want him to run because they like what he’s doing.
The US Constitution says a president can only serve two terms. This rule was made after Franklin D. Roosevelt was president for four terms. Trump’s idea is raising legal questions.
For Trump to run again, the Constitution would need to be changed. This is a hard process that requires a lot of support from Congress and states. It’s unlikely to happen.
There’s no special way for Trump to be president again unless he becomes vice president and the president dies or quits. But this could also be challenged in court because of the rule about serving two terms.
Trump hasn’t officially said he’s running, but talking about it might be a way to keep his supporters excited. Lawyers and political experts don’t think it’s possible under current laws.
What the Constitution says
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution is clear: a person can’t be elected president more than twice. This means Trump’s idea is unlikely to happen.
How the Constitution can be changed
To change the Constitution, two-thirds of Congress must agree, and then 38 out of 50 states must approve it. This is a difficult process that’s unlikely to succeed in today’s political climate.
Trump’s supporters like what he’s doing, but the law is clear. Unless the Constitution is changed, Trump can’t run for president again.