President Trump has raised the idea of running for a third term at St. Patrick's Day event on Wednesday, saying he is looking forward to celebrating with the Irish prime minister “at least three times.”
This comment came during the annual Friends of Ireland gathering. Meanwhile, Mike Johnson (R-La.) was hosted by Trump, Irish leader Missial Martin (known as Taojeech), and other lawmakers at the luncheon at Capitol.
“Taoiseach, I want to thank you once more for being here. That's an honor. I'm going to do this at least three more times,” Trump said.
“At least when they say they're absolutely crazy,” Trump added, eliciting laughter in the room. “Thank you for being here.”
Trump said last month to a White House crowd, “Should I run again? You tell me.” And after winning the election in November, he came up with the idea during a gathering with House Republicans.
This idea has acquired steam in some circles despite it being unconstitutional. Amendments to Article 22 limit individuals to two presidential conditions.
Rep. Andy Ogres (R-Tenn.) proposed amendments to the constitution in January that allowed Trump to compete for another term in the White House.
“No one has been elected to the President's Office more than three times, or elected to two consecutive terms, then elected to an additional term, owns a presidential office or has been elected president for more than two years, and is no longer elected to the president's office more than two times.”
in Statement from the timeOgles said Trump “proves that he is the only person in modern history who can turn the collapse of our country and bring America back to greatness. He must be given the time he needs to achieve that goal.”
Aside from Ogles, several Trump supporters who attended last month's conservative political action conference were keen on the idea, wearing the “Trump 2028” sticker. Additionally, a banner for the “Third Phase Project” has been set up on the event site.
Democrats, meanwhile, are the exact opposite of the third Trump terminology. Last month, Rep. Dan Goldman (DN.Y.) introduced a resolution reaffirming that the House supports the 22nd Amendment.
“Resolved, (1) the House of Representatives reaffirms that the 22-second amendment applies to two conditions of tally as President of the United States. (2) the 22-second amendment prohibits President Trump from running for president for another term,” the resolution reads.
