It wasn’t just George Washington that made third terms rare — presidents and governors wear out their welcome.
It’s a timely matter since President Donald Trump regularly raises the possibility of another White House term despite the seemingly impenetrable barrier of the 22nd Amendment. His supporters have also bandied about theoretical workarounds to the constitutional prohibition and promoted the idea through online merch, such as the MAGA red “Trump 2028” hat.
Trump may be the first president since the ratification of the 22nd Amendment to discuss extending his executive stay openly. But almost all two-term presidents had acolytes suggest that a third term would be a great thing. Even today, former President Barack Obama is being suggested as a candidate to take on Trump in a
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