During a St. Patrick’s Day event on Wednesday, President Donald Trump once again hinted at the possibility of running for a third term. While at the “Friends of Ireland” gathering, he told the Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, that he looked forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day together “at least three more times.”
The event, held at the Capitol, was a luncheon hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and attended by Trump, Martin, and other lawmakers.
Trump joked, saying to Martin, “Taoiseach, I want to just thank you once again for being here, it’s an honor, and hopefully we’re gonna be doing this at least three more times, OK? We’re gonna be doing this three more times, at least.” Martin, who is the taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, will hold the position until 2028.
Trump added, “When I say ‘at least,’ they go absolutely crazy,” referring to the media, which got a laugh from those present.
This isn’t the first time Trump has mentioned the idea of a third term. Last month, he asked a crowd at the White House, “Should I run again? You tell me.” He also raised the idea after his election victory in November, during a gathering with House Republicans.
Despite the fact that the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits presidents to two terms, the idea of a third term has gained some support. Some of Trump’s supporters are pushing for a constitutional change.
In January, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) proposed an amendment that would allow Trump to run for a third term. The amendment would allow someone to serve as president for up to three terms, as long as they don’t hold office for more than two consecutive terms.
Ogles defended the proposal, stating that Trump “has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness.”
At last month’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), some Trump supporters wore “Trump 2028” stickers, and a banner for a “Third Term Project” was displayed.
However, Democrats strongly oppose the idea of Trump serving a third term. Last month, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) introduced a resolution that reaffirmed the 22nd Amendment, making it clear that Trump cannot run for another term.
