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President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that he might be willing to consider serving a constitution-breaking third term in office, suggesting House Republicans before the start of his second term. “I suspect I won't be running again unless you say, 'He's good, we got to figure something else,” Trump said in a downtown Washington hotel. His statement was cheered by his supporters. 

Trump received a standing ovation from House Republicans, many of whom recorded videos of him as he celebrated the party's successes across the ballot, in what would be his final presidential election under constitutional limits.

Here’s What US Constitution Says On Presidential Term Limits

There are certain provisions in the US Constitution which restrict a US President from standing for re-election for a third term. The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution limits presidents to two terms in office, meaning Trump would be unable to run for a third term under current law. 

To change this, he would need to scrap the amendment, which would be a highly challenging task, as it would require significant backing from both Congress and state legislatures.

Section 1 of the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once".

What Is The Purpose Of The 22nd Amendment?

The 22nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, ratified in 1951, was primarily a response to the unprecedented four terms served by President Franklin D Roosevelt. Roosevelt's extended tenure in office sparked concerns over the concentration of executive power and the potential for a president to amass too much control. 

To prevent the rise of an "elective monarchy" and ensure a healthy rotation of leadership, the amendment limits presidents to two elected terms in office.