- Rep. Andy Ogles introduces a bill to amend the 22nd Amendment, allowing Donald Trump to serve a third presidential term
- Ogles argues Trump’s leadership is essential for reversing America’s decline, emphasizing the need for strategic support and resources
A Republican congressman, Andy Ogles, has introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives seeking to amend the Constitution to allow former President Donald Trump to serve a third term.
The proposal targets the 22nd Amendment, which currently prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice. Ogles’ resolution, introduced during a plenary session on Thursday, calls for revising the amendment to state:
“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times.”
According to Ogles, Trump has demonstrated unparalleled leadership, positioning him as the only person capable of reversing what he described as the country’s decline.
“President Trump has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing America’s decay and restoring it to greatness,” Ogles said in a statement.
He added, “It is imperative that we provide President Trump with every resource necessary to correct the disastrous course set by the Biden administration.”
Ogles further praised Trump’s policies, highlighting his decisive actions during his second term, such as tackling border issues, limiting gender identities to male and female, boosting energy production, and withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO).
While Trump has previously dismissed suggestions that he would seek a third term, he has made lighthearted remarks about the possibility.
Following his 2024 election victory, Trump jokingly told Republican lawmakers, “I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something. Unless you say, ‘he’s so good, we have to just figure it out.’”
The 22nd Amendment was ratified in 1951, following President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four terms in office (1933–1945).
Roosevelt’s long tenure, ending with his death less than 90 days into his fourth term, prompted concerns about the potential for excessive presidential power, leading to the current two-term limit.
The proposal faces significant hurdles, requiring a constitutional amendment that would need approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
Ogles remains optimistic, urging his colleagues to support what he describes as a necessary revision to secure America’s future.
Whether the resolution gains traction or not, it has already sparked intense debate about the balance of power, leadership, and the boundaries of presidential authority in the United States.
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