Moment 35 – Hinting at an Illegal Third Term
Throughout 2025, Trump repeatedly teased a third term despite the 22nd Amendment’s clear bar. In interviews and rallies, he said “there are methods” and “I would love to do it,” suggesting loopholes or workarounds. Allies like Alan Dershowitz floated theories, and Trump mused about running again, alarming democracy advocates.
Constitutional experts dismissed ideas as implausible, emphasizing the amendment’s intent. The hints sparked protests, legal debates, and media scrutiny, with some calling it authoritarian signaling. Trump later clarified it’s “pretty clear” he’s barred, but the flirtation fueled speculation and deepened polarization. It reinforced his boundary-pushing persona, turning a hypothetical into a major controversy.
