US President Donald Trump stated he would be open to running for a third term if laws were changed to permit it.
Key facts
- •Donald Trump expressed interest in a third term during a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- •The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution limits presidents to two terms.
- •Trump's current second term is set to end in January 2029.
- •Trump won his second term in November 2024 by defeating Kamala Harris.
- •Trump previously served as president from 2017 to 2021.
US President Donald Trump told supporters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that he would be happy if the country's laws were amended to allow him to run for a third term. Current regulations prohibit a president from serving more than two terms.
Constitutional limits and current status
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, which was adopted in 1951, restricts a president to two terms in office. Trump's second term is scheduled to conclude in January 2029. Despite the constitutional limit, the president has previously discussed the possibility of seeking a third term.
Electoral history
Donald Trump secured his second term in the presidency in November 2024 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. He previously served as president from 2017 to 2021.
Timeline
- 2017-2021Donald Trump served his first term as president.
- November 2024Donald Trump won the presidency for a second time.
- January 2029Trump's second term is scheduled to end.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
