Supreme Court Justice Barrett Affirms 22nd Amendment Bars Trump Third Term

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, appointed by President Trump, affirmed the clear constitutional limit set by the 22nd Amendment, which restricts presidents to two terms in office. In an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier, Barrett acknowledged that the amendment is 'cut and dry,' referencing its enactment following Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms. Despite this, President Trump has publicly entertained the idea of running for a third term in 2028, suggesting there might be ways to circumvent the amendment, though he has also expressed uncertainty about this. Some allies, like Steve Bannon, have proposed strategies such as Trump running as vice president to bypass term limits. Barrett emphasized the amendment's straightforward restriction without indicating any legal loopholes, effectively countering the discourse around a potential third term. The discussion highlights ongoing tensions between constitutional constraints and political ambitions in the current administration.