Republican push to amend Constitution for Trump's third term

Republican Congressman Andy Ogles from Tennessee issued a proposal on Thursday aimed at amending the U.S. Constitution to enable President Donald Trump, as well as future presidents, to serve a third term. Ogles argues that "he has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness."

Ogles emphasizes the necessity of providing Trump with all the resources needed to address the situation following the Biden administration. "He is dedicated to restoring the republic and saving our country, and we, as legislators and as states, must do everything in our power to support him," Ogles stated. The proposed constitutional amendment targets the restrictions imposed by the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to two terms.

Ogles' resolution was introduced three days after Trump was sworn in for his second, and, according to current law, final term. Previously, Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman introduced a resolution affirming that the 22nd Amendment limits the presidency to two terms. The amendment, introduced in 1947 and ratified in 1951, was designed to prevent a situation like the one created by Franklin Roosevelt, who was elected to four terms. Ogles wants to change the provision to allow a president to be elected three times.

Philip Klinkner from Hamilton College suggests that Trump could become vice president and then assume the presidency if the president resigns. Another scenario involves a Trump family member running as a figurehead while Trump makes key decisions.