Donald Trump said that he was only joking by evoking a third term, which the Constitution expressly prohibits. But he talks about it, sometimes because he is asked, sometimes on his own initiative. His private company recently sold red caps “Trump 2028”.
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During a rally marking the first 100 days of his second term last Tuesday in Michigan, these red caps were on sale. When during his speech Mr. Trump spoke of the possibility of sticking to two terms, the crowd began to chant “three! Three ! Three ! ». Mr. Trump interrupted and smiled.
Whether for laughter or for other reasons, Mr. Trump’s interest in this subject has increased over time.
“I’m joking,” he said during an interview with the NBC network in June 2019. “There will be no third term. »»
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Six years later, at the end of March, he responded otherwise during an interview on the same NBC program: “I am not kidding. There are methods to get there. »»
At the start of his second term, Trump was more playful on the subject. “It will be the greatest honor of my life to serve not once, but twice. Or three times. Or four times, ”he joked in front of his supporters in Las Vegas.
During a meeting of Republican representatives in Washington at the same time, he said: “I think I will not introduce myself again, unless you say:” It is so good; you have to find something else. ” »»
Does Trump seriously consider this idea? Difficult to say, given his contradictory messages. True to his habit, the president lets the public wonder if it is a joke or if he prepares the ground for a third term.
– According to Washington Post
