Summary
Plans for a potential Trump third term are already being discussed, despite constitutional limitations.
Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon has suggested they’re “working on it,” while Trump himself has made several hints about running again after 2028.
Some Republicans, like Congressman Andy Ogles, have proposed amending the 22nd Amendment to allow three terms.
Constitutional law professor Michele Goodwin warns that Trump’s administration has already shown “a display of lawlessness” with controversial executive orders and policies, while critics note Democratic opposition has been largely absent, allowing these discussions to gain traction.
My prediction is the SC will go against Trump on something that isn’t all that major, but Trump will overreact and claim the the executive branch doesn’t need to follow the judicial branch. Then he will create all kinds of executive orders around election “safety” followed by ensuring republicans hold the house and senate in 2 years. Possibly even pass laws about a 3rd term.
At that point we will be a full on dictatorship.
All the blue states will be in open revolt by then.
The only reason they aren’t now is because they are following the Constitution, even if the Donvict won’t.
The leadership of blue states is going to follow the path of civility and norms all the way to hell from what I’m seeing out of them. Who’s gonna pick up the phone and rally their National Guard in open rebellion? Gavin Newsom? Phil Murphy?
Sure, but will they fight against federal police that are enforcing unconstitutional laws in their state? They did nothing in 2020 when Trump sent federal police into Oregon to arrest people.
The feds erected a large metal wall in the street around the Portland federal building, then the local police helped harass and beat journalists and bystanders alike.
It already is. But with everyone waiting until it really truly seriously double pinky swear is a dictatorship, there will be nobody left to speak out.