The liberal media and Democrats have been working overtime pushing conspiracy theories about Donald Trump wanting to become a dictator and serve more than two terms as president. Sure, Trump has joked about it more than once, and while I’ve never thought those offhand remarks about running for a third term were helpful, the reaction from some Democrats has been downright ridiculous.
In fact, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) went so far as to introduce a resolution in the House reaffirming support for the 22nd Amendment—as if anyone seriously believes Trump could just ignore the Constitution and crown himself president for life. The amendment clearly states that no person can be elected president more than twice. Everyone knows that, including Trump. But Democrats either took it seriously or pretended to, just to score cheap headlines and stoke more hysteria.
When Trump floats these remarks with his signature smirk, we all know he’s pushing buttons. But the optics aren’t great. Nevertheless, in his recent interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," Trump was asked about it, and he just made a bunch of leftists look even more stupid.
Kristen Welker pressed the president about the “Trump 2028” merchandise currently being sold online. “Are you seriously considering a third term, Mr. President, even though it’s prohibited by the Constitution? Or is this about staying politically viable?” she asked.
Trump acknowledged the demand but dismissed the idea outright. “I will say this. So many people want me to do it. I have never had requests so strong as that,” Trump said. “But it’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s Constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else.”
He was clear about his own plans. “This is not something I’m looking to do. I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican to carry it forward,” he said. “But I think we’re going to have four years, and I think four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular.”
Welker noted that some of Trump’s allies are floating ways to circumvent the 22nd Amendment through a constitutional amendment. Trump again brushed off the idea. “That’s because they like the job I’m doing, and it’s a compliment,” he said, adding, “In a capacity of being a big supporter, many people have said different things—but I’m not looking at that.”
NBC: "Are you seriously considering a third term?"
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 4, 2025
TRUMP: "It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do...This is not something I’m looking to do. I’m looking to have 4 great years & turn it over to somebody." pic.twitter.com/TUtfUUKJWM
This is exactly what Trump has been saying all along. The left-wing media deliberately twisted his jokes and trolling about serving beyond two terms into some sinister plot to destroy democracy. They conveniently ignored the 22nd Amendment, which explicitly prohibits presidents from being elected more than twice.
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Let's be honest here — the Democrats needed this manufactured crisis to distract from their own failures and the impressive success of Trump's economic policies. Despite inheriting Biden's economic mess, Trump's tariffs and America First agenda are already showing positive results. "I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he's done a terrible job," Trump explained, highlighting how his administration is working to reduce costs for everyday Americans through strategic trade policies.
Obviously, the liberal media won't acknowledge they were mistaken about Trump's supposed authoritarian ambitions. Instead, they're already pivoting to attack his successful economic policies, claiming his tariffs will lead to higher prices. But Trump made it clear he's focused on rebuilding America—exactly what he promised during the campaign.
"I'm looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, to carry it forward," Trump stated, destroying the left's dictator narrative once and for all.
The next time someone tries pushing conspiracy theories about Trump refusing to leave office or declaring himself president-for-life, just point them to his own words. The media's desperate attempts to paint him as a would-be autocrat have fallen flat, exposed as nothing more than politically motivated fear-mongering.
