US President Donald Trump appeared Wednesday to rule out seeking a third term, saying the US Constitution is “pretty clear” that he is not allowed to run again.
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“It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to South Korea. “And I would say that, if you read it, it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad. But we have a lot of great people.”
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Trump made the remarks when asked about comments by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who reportedly told him there was no time to amend the Constitution to allow a third term.
The US Constitution’s 22nd Amendment limits the president to serving only two terms.