Tennessee Republican Introduces Amendment To Allow A Third Trump Term
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Rep. Andy Ogles said Trump, who took office Monday, needs more time to reverse "our nation’s decay" and restore "America to greatness."
A Republican congressman has introduced an amendment to the Constitution that would allow President Donald Trump to seek a third term in office, arguing that it will ensure “we can sustain the bold leadership our nation so desperately needs.”
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee revealed his long-shot measure Thursday that would amend the 22nd Amendment, which sets the current two-term limit for presidents.
“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,” Ogles, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, said of Trump in a statement. “President Trump has shown time and time again that his loyalty lies with the American people and our great nation above all else.”
According to Ogles’ proposal, the two-term limit would be extended to three terms, unless the person has already served two consecutive terms. That means former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton would be unable to run again. Someone who has served more than two years of someone else’s term would also be ineligible to run for a third term.
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