Trump Comments on Third Presidential Term Eligibility

US President Donald Trump has stated that it's 'pretty clear' he is not allowed to run for a third term as president due to the US Constitution's constraints. The comments come after speculation arose from claims made by Trump's allies and former adviser Steve Bannon that there was a plan to allow Trump to run for a third term. House Speaker Mike Johnson also expressed skepticism about the possibility of a third term, citing the difficulty of changing the Constitution in time.

The article analyzes President Donald Trump's speech to sailors on the USS George Washington aircraft carrier in Japan, arguing that it shows his growing politicization of the military. Trump used the speech to revive 2020 election falsehoods and campaign for his plan to send troops into US cities, which many see as constitutionally questionable. The article notes that Trump has increasingly used the military as a backdrop for political activity, infringing on customs of the presidency. The military's apolitical nature is crucial for its integrity and effectiveness, and Trump's actions risk undermining this. The article also highlights the controversy surrounding Trump's use of the military for political purposes, including his deployment of National Guard troops to US cities and his plans to send troops into cities to combat crime and immigration.

President Trump suggested that he knows he is not eligible to run for a third term due to the constitutional two-term limit, expressing disappointment and stating it is 'too bad'. He has previously mused about violating this limit and has been discussing the possibility with his allies. Trump listed his accomplishments and boasted about his poll numbers, despite his approval rating remaining low. The article discusses Trump's remarks and the context surrounding them, including comments from House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump's former strategist Stephen K. Bannon.