- Congressman Andy Ogles proposes a third-term amendment for Trump.
- The bill challenges the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit.
- Bipartisan support and state ratifications are required for approval.
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles has introduced a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution, seeking to allow former President Donald Trump to serve a third term in office.
The proposal, submitted on Thursday, challenges the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms.
Ogles described Trump as uniquely qualified to address America’s challenges and restore its global influence.
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“He has proven himself to be the only figure capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring greatness.
He must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal,” Ogles stated.
The Tennessee congressman cited Trump’s executive actions during his second term, including policies on border security, energy independence, gender identity issues, and withdrawal from the World Health Organization, as evidence of his leadership.
The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term presidency, prevents individuals from being elected president more than twice.
The amendment was intended to limit executive power and align with George Washington’s precedent of serving only two terms.
Despite the constitutional hurdle, Ogles argued that extraordinary measures are needed to reverse the “disastrous course” of the Biden administration.
“We must provide Trump with every resource necessary to correct America’s path,” he said.
Trump himself has previously joked about the possibility of a third term, saying after his 2024 reelection victory, “Unless you say, ‘he’s so good, we have to just figure it out.’”
However, the proposal faces significant political and legal challenges.
Constitutional amendments require approval by a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from three-fourths of U.S. states.
With Republicans holding only a slim House majority, bipartisan support would be essential.
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While Trump’s supporters may rally behind the idea, critics argue that such a move would undermine democratic norms and the constitutional safeguards against excessive executive power.
For now, the proposed amendment serves as a symbolic gesture, sparking debates about Trump’s legacy and the future of presidential term limits in the U.S.
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