Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina congressman known for his hot-and-cold relationship with Donald Trump, has appeared to back a third term for the president.
In a social media message, posted shortly after Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, Graham wrote: “My take on President @realDonaldTrump’s address tonight: Inspiring, funny, compelling and the Democrats’ worst nightmare.” He added: “Trump 2028!”
Trump has often mentioned the possibility of a third term in the White House, frequently asking rally crowds if he should run again in 2028. The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms in office.
Despite their previous clashes online in the run up to and during Trump’s 2024 White House run, Graham now seems to be a fervent supporter of the president.
Following the choppy White House meeting involving Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Graham told reporters that the sit-down had been an “utter disaster” and suggested that the Ukrainian president resign.
The senator is only the latest lawmaker to appear to champion a third term for Trump.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles in January introduced legislation to amend the Constitution to allow Trump to run for a third term.
My take on President @realDonaldTrump’s address tonight: Inspiring, funny, compelling and the Democrats’ worst nightmare.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 5, 2025
Trump 2028!
"President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years,” the bill stated.
“He has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal,” it added.
Trump told House Republicans at a January gathering in Florida: “I’ve raised a lot of money for the next race that I assume I can’t use for myself, but I’m not 100 percent sure. I think I’m not allowed to run again.”
The president then prodded House Speaker Mike Johnson, asking him: “Am I allowed to run again?” He added: “Mike, I better not get you involved in that.”
Constitutional experts have said that such a situation would be virtually impossible.
“There is zero chance the Constitution will be amended in time for Donald Trump to see a revised version,” political science Professor Dr. Stephen J. Farnsworth told The Independent.
“It is very hard to change the Constitution. It requires two-thirds of both houses of Congress, and two-thirds of the states” to approve the change, he added.
