One of President Trump’s influential supporters in Congress, Rep. Andy Ogles from Tennessee, has introduced a resolution aimed at allowing the president to serve a third term in office. This new amendment to the Constitution seeks to change the current rule that limits presidents to two terms.
Under the proposed amendment, a president could be elected three times, but would still be restricted to a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms. The amendment’s language states that no individual may be elected president more than three times, nor may anyone serve more than two consecutive terms. Additionally, if someone has already served as president for over two years of a term that someone else was elected for, they would not be eligible for further election.
The motivation behind this proposal stems from Ogles’ belief that Trump possesses the unique capability to address the challenges facing the nation and restore its greatness. Ogles emphasized that Trump deserves the opportunity to continue his work and bring about necessary changes.
The current limit on presidential terms was established by the 22nd Amendment, which was ratified in 1951. This amendment was a direct response to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four terms in office, following his passing shortly after winning reelection in 1944.
In his statement, Ogles noted that the bold leadership of Trump is crucial for the nation, and he is advocating for a change that would allow the former president to further his agenda.
While it has been previously reported that Trump joked about serving a third term during a private meeting with House Republicans, sources indicate there was no serious intent behind these comments.
Recently, Ogles has also been active in promoting other initiatives, such as a bill to authorize Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland, a topic the former president had shown interest in during his time in office. Ogles expressed that under Biden, America’s standing has diminished, and he believes a Trump presidency would prioritize American interests once again.
As discussions around this proposed constitutional change continue, it reflects ongoing support for Trump among his allies in Congress as they seek to shape the future of American leadership.
