President Donald Trump stirred fresh controversy this week by suggesting he “would love” to serve a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution’s two-term limit. Although he added that he wasn’t planning to run as vice president, his remarks reignited concerns about his willingness to challenge long-standing democratic norms. Critics say such comments undermine respect for constitutional boundaries, while supporters dismiss them as typical Trump humor. Still, political analysts note that repeating these ideas helps normalize them among his base. Some Republicans privately worry it distracts from legislative goals, especially as his administration faces a government shutdown. For many Americans, talk of extending presidential power feels unsettling — echoing global trends where leaders attempt to outlast term limits. Whether meant in jest or not, Trump’s comment underscores how political language can blur the line between entertainment and governance, keeping his dominance over national conversation intact.
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