I Can’t Run In 2028 Unless The GOP Figures Something Out – Trump

Over the years, there have been multiple attempts to repeal the 22nd Amendment, but none have made significant progress. Could the Trump administration, with GOP majorities in both the Senate and House, manage to repeal it? It’s highly unlikely.

To repeal the amendment, a new amendment would need to be proposed, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate. With the incoming GOP not holding enough seats to meet that threshold, this scenario is improbable. Alternatively, state legislators could call for a constitutional convention, but any new amendment would need approval from three-quarters of the states—a further hurdle.

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However, some lawmakers are taking precautions. Rep. Dan Goldman of New York announced last week that he was filing a resolution to clarify the 22nd Amendment, aiming to make it clear that the amendment applies “to two terms in the aggregate.” While the resolution is unlikely to reach a vote under House Speaker Mike Johnson, it highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding presidential term limits.

While the 22nd Amendment firmly limits presidential terms, there are still debates about the possibility of a two-term president returning to office under very specific circumstances, due to language in both the 22nd and 12th Amendments. However, these scenarios remain rare and complex.

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