Trump Says 3rd Term Isn’t Out of the Question: ‘I’m Not Joking’

President Trump recently discussed the possibility of serving a third term in the White House, stating that he is “not joking” about the idea and believes there may be a loophole that could make it a reality.

In a phone call with NBC’s Kristen Welker on Sunday morning, Trump, 78, explained that “a lot of people want me to do it” and suggested there were methods to make a third term possible, including a scenario where Vice President JD Vance, 40, could run for president with Trump as his vice president.

Vance would then resign, allowing Trump to take the top position again.

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“There are methods which you could do it,” Trump said, referring to a potential loophole that could involve Vance stepping down.

He added that there were other options, though he did not provide further details.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two terms in office.

However, Trump’s suggestion of Vance resigning to enable him to reclaim the presidency implies that a workaround could exist, though it would likely face significant legal challenges.

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Trump told Welker, “I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration. I’m focused on the current.”

He further explained that his desire to serve until 2033 stems from his passion for working. “I like working,” he said.

“I’m not joking, but I’m not — it is far too early to think about it.”

BREAKING: President Donald Trump on serving a 3rd term as president

“A lot of people want me to do it.”

“I’m not joking,” Trump said, when asked to clarify [NBC interview]. “But I’m not — it is far too early to think about it.”

“There are methods which you could do it.” pic.twitter.com/O6kyOfuaNL

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 30, 2025

Despite initially hinting at the idea of a third term as a way to challenge Democrats and avoid being perceived as a lame-duck president, Trump has regularly mentioned the possibility, fueling speculation about his future plans.

His remarks come amid frequent chants of “four more years!” from his supporters at public events.

While Franklin Delano Roosevelt remains the only president to serve more than two terms, having been elected to a fourth term before his death in 1945, Trump’s comments revive discussions about the 22nd Amendment, which was introduced following Roosevelt’s presidency to ensure that no president could serve more than two terms.

Trump, who will become the oldest president in U.S. history when his second term ends in January 2029 at age 82, has raised questions about whether he could continue in office beyond his current two-term limit.

If elected to a third term, he would be nearly 87 years old by the time his term ends.

The idea of serving into old age is not unprecedented.

Trump is just toying with the media lol

“I have had more people ask me to have a 3rd term, which in a way is a 4th term because the 2020 election was totally rigged, so it’s actually sort of a 4th term. I just don’t want the credit for the 2nd because Biden was so bad.” pic.twitter.com/UtI0SMtHy8

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) March 31, 2025

Some leaders in Western democracies have served well into their senior years, including West Germany’s Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, who resigned at age 87 after 14 years in power.

Adenauer is remembered for his leadership in rebuilding Germany after World War II.

On Capitol Hill, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) introduced a constitutional amendment in January that would allow Trump to run for and be elected to a third term.

However, the amendment would need to pass both the House and Senate with two-thirds approval and be ratified by three-fourths of the states—an extremely challenging prospect given Democratic opposition.

Trump’s third-term comments have sparked widespread conversation, but the legal and political hurdles to making it a reality appear daunting.

Whether the idea will gain traction in the coming years remains to be seen.

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