The political world is buzzing after former President Donald Trump hinted at a possible third term during an appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. While the U.S. Constitution explicitly bars presidents from serving more than two terms, a MAGA-backed bill seeks to change that—and the idea is already sparking a movement of its own.
“Bring it on!” declared one Obama supporter, suggesting that if Trump gets another shot at the White House, so should Barack Obama.
Trump’s Third-Term Tease
During his interview with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker, Trump played coy about the idea of running again in 2028.
“You know, a lot of people would like me to do that,” Trump said. “But, I mean, I basically tell them, we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration.”
Early, indeed—Trump is barely three months into his second term. But that hasn’t stopped speculation from exploding, fueled by Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, who introduced a bill aimed at amending the 22nd Amendment. The amendment, ratified in 1951, limits U.S. presidents to two terms in office.
Ogles’ proposal would allow presidents to serve a third term—but only if their first two terms were non-consecutive. That means the only modern beneficiary of such a change would be Donald Trump, who served from 2017 to 2021 before reclaiming the presidency in 2025.
The MAGA Base Backs It—But Can It Happen?
Trump’s loyal base, especially self-identified MAGA voters, appears to be on board. According to a Vanderbilt University poll, more than half of registered Republicans now identify as MAGA, meaning they likely support any effort to extend Trump’s time in office.
However, the path to changing the Constitution is anything but easy. A proposed amendment must pass both the House and Senate with a two-thirds majority—an almost impossible feat in today’s divided Congress. It must then be ratified by 38 out of 50 states, a process that has rarely succeeded in American history.
Even constitutional scholars have dismissed the idea. Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University, told Newsweek that the notion of Trump seeking a third term is “not remotely debatable.”
Obama 2028? The Internet Thinks So
While Trump’s supporters push for a rule change, others have turned the argument against him. If the 22nd Amendment is up for debate, some Democrats say, why not bring back Barack Obama?
“If Trump wants to eliminate the 22nd Amendment, I am thrilled,” one social media user posted. “If Trump can run for a 3rd term, so can President Obama! Game f—ing on!”
Another echoed the sentiment: “I will support President Obama to run for a 3rd term if the Orange Scumbag is allowed to run again. Apparently, the 22nd Amendment means nothing anymore.”
With both sides fired up, one thing is clear: the battle over presidential term limits isn’t going away anytime soon.
