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This implies a possible third presidential bid by him, which could delight his devoted followers while leaving many others dismayed.
The 22nd Amendment: A Look at the Restrictions on Presidential Terms
The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is explicit in its terms: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.”
The Implications of Rivera’s Assertion
Rivera contemplates that securing the consent of 38 state governments would facilitate this change. He argues that, given Trump’s 2024 victories in 30 states, this could be a feasible task. However, it’s crucial to note that some of those states also elected Democratic leaders at the same time, complicating the assumption of unanimous support for such an initiative.
for future reference: President Trump & Co. will soon start chattering about revoking/amending the 22d Amendment, which limits presidents to two four year terms. He just needs 38 of 50 state governments to agree to convene. (3/4ths) Trump won 30 in 2024. Trump in 2028?
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) December 17, 2024
The rationale behind Rivera’s claims remains unclear, especially since Trump has not officially indicated any intentions to pursue this course of action. For the sake of our collective sanity, one can only hope Rivera is mistaken.
Geraldo Rivera: A Track Record of Inaccuracy
I recall the infamous Al Capone’s tomb debacle from 1986. To be fair, I wasn’t alive at the time, but it was a topic of mockery throughout the 90s. This incident is often the only aspect of Rivera’s career that people remember. Therefore, taking his assertions too seriously could be amusing—or misguided.
On the flip side, Rivera raises a valid concern. If given the opportunity, Trump could attempt to rewrite constitutional rules to extend his power. The idea of him achieving a third term—or being the second president to do so—aligns with his demonstrated affinity for authority. I certainly don’t want to hear Trump’s name linked with Franklin D. Roosevelt.
As Rivera suggests, it seems feasible for Trump to consider such a radical constitutional change. This thought alone is unsettling. If this idea resonates with his supporters, it could become their rallying cry, making it imperative that Rivera’s predictions prove inaccurate—let’s hope for the sake of all involved.
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