Trump claims he could serve a third term as US president

• US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the two-term limit laid out in the 22nd Amendment.
• He suggested there were several methods for achieving this, including potentially running as vice president and then assuming the presidency.
• Mr Trump acknowledged the constitutional challenges but emphasised his popularity and the calls from supporters for another term, saying: “I’m not joking.”
• He also falsely claimed that the 2020 election was rigged, implying his current term is actually his third.
• Amending the Constitution to remove the two-term limit would require significant support from Congress and the states, making it a difficult path.

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