Democrats Want Republicans to Confirm Donald Trump Can't Serve Third Term [View all]

Source: Newsweek

Published Dec 04, 2024 at 6:49 PM EST | Updated Dec 04, 2024 at 6:52 PM EST


Democrats in Congress are pressing their Republican colleagues to unequivocally confirm that President-elect Donald Trump is constitutionally barred from serving a third term. Representative Dan Goldman, a New York Democrat, introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives on November 14 that reaffirms the 22nd Amendment applies to two terms "in the aggregate," including non-consecutive presidencies like Trump's.

"Congress must uphold the principles of the Constitution and reaffirm its clear intent to limit presidents to two terms," Goldman said in a statement.

The resolution follows multiple comments from Trump hinting at a desire or entitlement to serve beyond two terms. On November 13, Trump told House Republicans, "I suspect I won't be running again unless you do something," implying a potential push to extend his eligibility. Such comments, while often dismissed by Trump and his allies as jokes, have alarmed Democrats.

The resolution also highlights Trump's rhetoric during campaign events in 2024. At a conservative Christian gathering in July, he told attendees they "won't have to vote anymore" if he is re-elected, suggesting a future where elections may be rendered unnecessary. Similar comments date back to 2019, when he posted videos and spoke at campaign rallies entertaining the idea of extended or indefinite terms.

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