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President Trump says 'it's pretty clear' he can't run for 3rd term

Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh, on the newest of 2 developments

President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge Wednesday that he cannot run for a third term, after previously declining to rule out the possibility.

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  1. President Trump on possibility of running for a third term

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

  2. Newest

    President Trump says 'it's pretty clear' he can't run for 3rd term

    Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

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  1. CNN

    Analysis: Why Trump needs to keep the third-term talk going (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is still talking about trying to seek a third term in 2028, despite that being blatantly unconstitutional.

  2. KYMA Yuma

    President Trump on possibility of running for a third term (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of running for a third term during his trip to Asia.

  3. The Guardian

    A third term for Trump would be unconstitutional. Here’s why (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The 22nd amendment states no person shall be elected president more than twice – but Trump allies could challenge it or seek a loophole

  4. The New Republic

    Trump Gives His Clearest Answer Yet on Plans for a Third Term (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump says he “would love” to violate the Constitution and run for a third term.

  5. Deadline

    Donald Trump Doesn’t Rule Out Running In 2028 For Constitution-Barred Third Term, But Calls A Workaround Bid For VP “Too Cute” (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    The Constitution prohibits anyone from being elected president twice.

  6. The Guardian

    Trump ‘would love’ unconstitutional third term but rules out running for VP (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Presidents are constitutionally limited to two elected terms but some had suggested unorthodox gambit to stay in office

  7. The Guardian

    Trump’s third term? Don’t laugh. He’s never let the rules stop him before | Arwa Mahdawi (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    He has floated the idea more than once – and his inner circle is already gaming it out. The US constitution might say no, but Trump has a habit of finding his way around even the biggest obstacles, writes Arwa Mahdawi

  8. Black Enterprise

    Trump Teases Unconstitutional Third Term; MAGA Loyalists Boast On Having A Plan (opens Black Enterprise)

    Published

    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The American people should pay attention to the president teasing a third term in office as he mentioned being "entitled” to that in 2020.

  9. Al Jazeera

    ‘Trump 2028’: Could the US president really go for a third term? (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US president says he’d ‘love’ a third term in the White Office.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Trump rules out VP run in 2028, but says he ‘would love’ a third term (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US president muses about a third term in office despite the constitution barring him from doing so.

  11. ABC 11 Raleigh

    President Trump says 'it's pretty clear' he can't run for 3rd term (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

    Published

    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge Wednesday that he cannot run for a third term, after previously declining to rule out the possibility.

  12. Los Angeles Times

    Trump says 'it's too bad' he can't run for a third term (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The president's comments, which continue his on-again, off-again musings about a third term, came a day after House Speaker Mike Johnson said it would be impossible for Trump to stay in the White House.

  13. CNN

    Trump says it’s “pretty clear” he’s not allowed to run for a third term (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump has said it is “pretty clear” the US Constitution does not permit him to run for the third term in office.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Trump seems to rule out third term after dangling 2028 run (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Since assuming office for the second time in January, Trump has repeatedly declined to rule out running for another term in 2028.

  15. Newsweek

    How Donald Trump could serve a third term in 2028: Four possible options (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The 22nd Amendment says that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

  16. Poynter

    Trump keeps teasing a third term. The Constitution says no. (opens Poynter)

    Published

    Poynter's feed description

    Trump keeps joking about a third term, but experts say the Constitution’s two-term cap leaves no real path to make it happen

  17. Forbes

    Trump Concedes He’s ‘Not Allowed To Run’ For Third Term—Says It's ‘Too Bad’ (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Trump’s acknowledgment of the Constitution’s 22nd Amendment—which places term limits on presidents—comes after he has spoken repeatedly about running again in 2028.

  18. Al Jazeera

    Trump says ‘it’s too bad’ he can’t run for third term as US president (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    President Trump concedes the US Constitution forbids him from running in 2028 despite earlier saying he would ‘love’ to.

  19. The Guardian

    Trump ponders unconstitutional third term: ‘I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Trump says he knows of constitutional two-term limit preventing a 2028 run, but he ‘would love to do it’

  20. Breitbart News

    Trump Addresses Third Term Prospects: ‘Pretty Clear I’m Not Allowed to Run’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said he is "not allowed" to run for a third term, nodding towards the limits in the U.S. Constitution saying it is “pretty clear” he is barred from another tilt at the White House.

  21. NBC News

    Trump appears to rule out a third term, which is prohibited by the Constitution (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump appears to have ruled out an attempt to run for a third term, a move that is prohibited by the Constitution but has been floated by some of the president's allies and Trump himself.

  22. The Boston Globe

    Trump says it’s ‘pretty clear’ he can’t run for a third term (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    President Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the Constitution makes him ineligible for election to a third term, seemingly closing the door on the possibility after months of stoking speculation that he might find a way to remain in the White House beyond January 2029, when his second term ends.

  23. NPR

    President Trump flirts with running for an unconstitutional third term — again (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    President Trump mentioned again this week the possibility of running for a third term. Doing so would be unconstitutional, so why does the president keep floating the idea?

  24. The Hill

    Trump: ‘Pretty clear I’m not allowed to run’ for third term (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Wednesday appeared to rule out seeking a third term, acknowledging that the Constitution is “pretty clear” that he is not allowed to run again. “It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while…

  25. Digital Journal

    Trump said 'not allowed' to run for third term, 'too bad' (opens Digital Journal)

    Published

    Digital Journal's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is "not allowed" to run for a third term, acknowledging the limits laid out in the US Constitution.

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