• Rep. Andy Ogles introduced a constitutional amendment allowing Donald Trump to run for a third term while barring former presidents like Obama, Bush, and Clinton.
  • The proposal modifies the 22nd Amendment, permitting up to three terms but prohibiting consecutive terms after two for most presidents.
  • Critics call it unlikely to pass, but it reflects Trump’s strong support within the GOP and sparks debate on presidential term limits.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has introduced a bold constitutional amendment that could reshape future presidential elections by allowing Donald Trump to run for a third term. However, the amendment would still block former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton from returning to the Oval Office. Critics have called it a longshot, but supporters see it as a reflection of Trump’s strong support within the GOP.

The Amendment’s Key Provisions

The proposed 28th Amendment modifies the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to two terms. Ogles’ proposal states that no individual may serve more than three terms as president, but prohibits anyone from serving additional consecutive terms after two. Crucially, it excludes presidents who have already served two consecutive terms, such as Obama, Bush, and Clinton.

This carve-out would allow Trump, who is serving non-consecutive terms, to run again. Supporters argue the measure restores fairness, while critics label it a partisan attempt to rewrite the rules in Trump’s favor.

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The current 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, was introduced after Franklin Roosevelt’s unprecedented four terms. It states:

“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.”

 

Challenges to Ratification

Despite its ambitious aim, Ogles’ amendment faces enormous hurdles. To become law, it must secure two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from three-fourths of state legislatures. Given the divided nature of Congress and the political landscape, the chances of success remain slim.

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However, the proposal underscores Trump’s influence in the Republican Party. As Axios noted, it shows “the depths of fealty the new president enjoys within the House GOP.”

Historical Context: Non-Consecutive Terms

If successful, Trump would join Grover Cleveland as the only presidents to serve non-consecutive terms. Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president, lost his reelection bid to Benjamin Harrison in 1888 but returned to defeat Harrison in 1892. Trump’s similar trajectory has stirred comparisons and debate over presidential term limits.

Potential Impact and Public Opinion

The amendment’s introduction has reignited conversation around the balance of power, fairness in elections, and the evolving role of the presidency. Some Republicans see it as a necessary step to empower voters, while Democrats criticize it as undermining democratic norms.

Do you support Ogles’ proposed amendment to allow a third term for Trump? What are your thoughts on presidential term limits? Let us know in the comments below!

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