Trump 2025: Is there a secret third term? Constitution under pressure!

Trump 2025: Is there a secret third term? Constitution under pressure!

USA - Speculation about a possible third term of office by Donald Trump is increasing. In his online shop, caps with the inscription "Trump 2025" are now available, which further fueled the political climate. Steve Bannon, Trump's former strategist, was convinced that Trump could be elected again on January 20, 2029. These statements reflect the growing fears, especially with the Democrats that Trump could try to avoid the presidential rules.

The US constitution, anchored in 22. Additional items , allows a president to be elected at a maximum of two terms. "No person should be elected to the US president more than twice," is the clear wording. Nevertheless, the constitutional lawyer Lawrence Lessig speaks of possible tricks that Trump could use to realize his ambitions. A possible strategy could be to run as a vice president and then to bring the president to withdraw.

Trump's ambitions and the reactions

In a TV interview, Trump explained that a third term in office would violate the constitution, but admitted that he saw "methods" in order to still achieve them. In a telephone interview with NBC, he said: "I'm not joking" and added that "many people" were interested in a third term. These statements are no coincidence, because Trump has recently indicated that they want to stay in office longer, which triggers concern with many political experts and citizens.

The situation at the Harvard University

Another facet of Trump's presidency is his measures against the Harvard University. Due to protests pro-Palestinian students and reported threats to Jewish students, Trump has reduced funding and questioned tax exemptions. Harvard himself defends himself against these measures and has filed a lawsuit. In this context, Lessig expressed his concerns about Trump's insulting orders, which he described as "idiots".

The next nationwide choice is already for 2026, where a third of the senators and the entire House of Representatives are to be elected. The political stage remains tense, and the developments related to Trump could influence the upcoming elections and beyond.