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Trump Says He Has ‘Right’ to Run for Third Term: ‘They Cheated Us’
Newsweek • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump stated at an Iowa rally that he believes he has the right to run for president again despite acknowledging the constitutional two-term limit outlined in the 22nd Amendment.
- Trump cited his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him as justification for seeking another term, asserting that “they cheated us” and “rigged the election.”
- The 22nd Amendment prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice, and Trump was elected in 2016 and 2024, which would legally bar another presidential campaign.
- Trump’s approval ratings remain low as the midterm elections approach, with recent polls showing his support at historic lows among U.S. adults and likely voters.
- While Trump has previously teased a 2028 run and shared related imagery, his latest comments explicitly challenge the constitutional restriction by claiming election fraud as grounds to run again.
