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While the US Constitution prohibits any individual from serving more than two terms as President, Trump has repeatedly flirted with the idea of challenging that precedent
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US President Donald Trump said he would “probably” not pursue another run for the White House, a remark that stands in contrast to previous statements in which he had hinted at seeking a third term. The comment came during an interview with CNBC, where Donald Trump also threatened to sharply increase tariffs on Indian goods beyond the current 25 per cent.
When asked if he would run again, he said: “No, probably not.” But then he added, “I’d like to.”
What Donald Trump Has Said Earlier About Third Term?
While the US Constitution explicitly prohibits any individual from serving more than two terms as President, Donald Trump has repeatedly flirted with the idea of challenging that precedent.
In a March interview with NBC News, Donald Trump claimed there were “methods” through which he could return to office for a third time and insisted he was “not joking.” At the time, he said, “A lot of people want me to do it. But… my thinking is, we have a long way to go. I’m focused on the current.”
During a January rally in Nevada, Donald Trump told supporters, “It will be the greatest honour of my life to serve, not once but twice or three times or four times,” before adding, “No, it will be to serve twice. For the next four years, I will not rest.”
Trump’s Supporters, including his former adviser Steve Bannon, have urged him to seek the presidency again. Earlier this year, Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, proposed a constitutional amendment that would permit Trump to serve another term. Senate Majority Leader John Thune had said that a third term for Trump would require an amendment to the Constitution.
Donald Trump’s White House Terms
Donald Trump was re-elected to the presidency in November 2025, beginning his second term in January 2026. Should he complete this term, he will be 82 years and 7 months old in January 2029- making him the oldest individual to ever occupy the Oval Office.
Historically, only one US president- Franklin D. Roosevelt- has served more than two terms. Franklin Roosevelt was elected four times and served until his death in 1945. In response, the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified in 1951, formally limiting presidents to two elected terms.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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