United States ruler, Donald Trump, has finally ruled out the option to bypass the Constitution and attempt to stay in power for a third term. He said staying in office past 2028 would be a “hard thing to do.”
The U.S.’s rapid descent into totalitarianism has been slowed, but only slightly. Since it won’t matter who’s in power, only that they wield that power, we are still all at the mercy of the judgment of the state.
It’s one small win for those who don’t want a dictatorship. Not that voting matters anyway; when 51% can remove the rights of the other 40%, it isn’t exactly a freedom-based system.
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Just last month, Trump said he was “not joking” about looking into the possibility of seeking a third term. He claimed that there are “methods” to pursue another run despite the U.S. Constitution’s two-term limit on the presidency.
In an interview with The Atlantic, published on Monday that marked his first 100 days in office, Trump was asked about a rumor that he had directed the U.S. Justice Department to examine whether it would be legal for him to run again in 2028, when he will turn 82.
“That would be a big shattering, wouldn’t it?” He mused. “Well, maybe I’m just trying to shatter.”
Trump said his supporters would approve of a third term, and he’s probably correct. But he added that it isn’t something that he is interested in doing. “It’s not something that I’m looking to do. And I think it would be a very hard thing to do.”
However, profiting from the idea appears to be a feasible option. Earlier this month, the US president launched a new line of “TRUMP 2028” merchandise, driving speculation about a possible third-term bid.
The official campaign store offers baseball caps and T-shirts, featuring “TRUMP 2028” and the slogan “Rewrite the Rules,” echoing the style of his iconic “Make America Great Again” branding. –RT
This was widely cheered for on the right, considering Trump’s popularity with right-leaning statists. However, this would be a step closer to total authoritarianism. Do you agree? Or would you like to see Trump have a third term? Let us know!