President Donald Trump arrives on Air Drive One at Palm Seaside Worldwide Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Seaside, Fla. (AP Photograph/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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President Trump mentioned “there are strategies” that will permit him to serve a 3rd time period in workplace — regardless of the two-term restrict mandated by the Structure.
His remarks got here throughout a wide-ranging telephone interview with NBC Information on Sunday. NBC Information additionally reported that Trump mentioned he’s “pissed off” at Vladimir Putin for the Russian president’s current feedback on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s management. Trump mentioned he’s planning “secondary sanctions on Russia” if they do not cooperate with the his U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal the 2 nations agreed to this final week.
The decision with NBC Information’ Kirsten Welker Sunday was the second in two days. Within the first, Trump spoke concerning the impression of tariffs and U.S. coverage towards Iran. Whereas parts of the transcript have been launched, the audio from the interview has not been shared.
‘I am not joking’
Trump, 78, mentioned within the interview that he was critical about looking for a 3rd time period in workplace.
“Lots of people need me to do it,” Trump mentioned, in accordance with NBC Information. “However now we have – my considering is, now we have a protracted method to go. I am centered on the present.”
When requested about particular plans for looking for a 3rd time period, Trump confirmed one technique — Vice President JD Vance wins the White Home in a future election after which palms over the presidency. Trump mentioned there have been different plans, however he refused to say what they have been.
Because it stands, the Structure’s twenty second Modification prohibits anybody from being elected president greater than twice. Individually, the 12 Modification says: “No individual constitutionally ineligible to the workplace of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the US.”
Altering the Structure requires a two-thirds vote in Congress or a constitutional conference — which 34 states have to request. Given the congressional impasse — to not point out how the nation is split politically — the prospect of this seem slim.
Trump didn’t point out the Structure throughout his name with NBC Information, however repeatedly pointed to his reputation.
“Lots of people would love me to try this,” Trump mentioned of a 3rd presidential run, in accordance with NBC Information. “However, I imply, I principally inform them, now we have a protracted method to go, , it’s extremely early within the administration.”
Trump’s openness to a 3rd time period comes after encouragement from his most ardent allies. His former-adviser Steve Bannon, who’s now a podcast host, has already endorsed Trump for the 2028 marketing campaign. In Congress, Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., proposed amending the twenty second Modification to clear the way in which for Trump’s third time period simply days after his second inauguration.
When requested if he was joking about one other presidential run, Trump mentioned, “No, no I am not joking,” in accordance with NBC Information.
The twenty second Modification was ratified by Congress in 1951 after Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president 4 occasions.
‘Very indignant’ with Putin
Trump additionally mentioned he was “pissed off” and “very indignant” with Putin after the Russian chief questioned Zelenskyy’s management of Ukraine.
On Friday, Putin known as for a “transitional administration” in Ukraine and for his troops to “end off” the Ukrainian military, in accordance with reviews by Agence France-Presse.
Trump mentioned these feedback have been “not stepping into the proper” course and threatened sanctions in opposition to Russia if they do not cooperate on a ceasefire plan.
“If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I feel it was Russia’s fault — which it may not be — but when I feel it was Russia’s fault, I’m going to place secondary tariffs on oil, on all oil popping out of Russia, ” Trump mentioned Sunday, in accordance with NBC Information.
“That may be that should you purchase oil from Russia, you may’t do enterprise in the US,” Trump clarified. “There will likely be a 25% tariff on all oil, a 25- to 50-point tariff on all oil.”
Trump mentioned he spoke with Putin “not way back” and confirmed the Russian president is aware of his emotions.
“Offended, however have an excellent relationship with him,” Trump mentioned about Putin.
Trump mentioned he plans to talk with Putin this week.
Final week, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a partial and tentative ceasefire within the Black Sea area. The deal got here after a three-day assembly in Riyadh. For the reason that deal was made, each Moscow and Kyiv have accused one another of violating the settlement whereas persevering with assaults on one another elsewhere. Trump promised a swift finish to the combating between Russian and Ukraine in the course of the marketing campaign.
