When Donald Trump took the oath of office once again, it was the last time he’d be able to do so under the country’s constitution. But that hasn’t stopped his team from flirting with the idea of running again, writes Alex Hannaford – and the Democrats are nowhere to be seen...

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.

  • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
    26·
    28 days ago

    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.

    • Rivalarrival@lemmy.todayEnglish
      19·
      28 days ago

      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.

      • Carmakazi@lemmy.world
        9·
        28 days ago

        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?

      • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
        81·
        28 days ago

        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.

        • DoubleSpace@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          28 days ago

          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.

    • masterofn001@lemmy.ca
      10·
      28 days ago

      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.