Summary
Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitution’s two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.
While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldman’s resolution underscores Democrats’ concerns over Trump’s repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as “anti-democratic and authoritarian.”
Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trump’s statements as mere jokes.
We shouldn’t even entertain the idea of third terms. It’s starts normalizing it.
We shouldn’t have normalized letting traitors run for office. But SCOTUS deemed the constitution “unenforceable”.
We need to normalize the constitution. But people acted like the 14th amendment was “novel” and now there’s precedence.