@John Adams
If Trump decided he wanted to hold onto power past 2028, there are at least four paths he could try:
“He could generate a movement to repeal the 22nd Amendment directly.”
Changing it would be difficult and could be long process. First, it has to be proposed by 2/3 of the House and Senate. Hard to imagine them agreeing on anything by that margin. If that could be done, you would then need ¾ of the states to ratify it. My personal opinion, that is very unlikely and might be long process.
“He could exploit a little-noticed loophole in the amendment that might allow him to run” for vice president and then immediately ascend back to the presidency.”
It is possible he could be candidate for VP, I don’t see anything legally in Constitution that would stop it. Now let’s get back to reality. Trump is already 79 and would be 82 by next election. His physical and mental condition could change in a heartbeat at his age. For all we know, he could become another Biden. Let’s assume the nominee in 2028 will be Vance or Rubio. The last thing they want is old man as their VP with all the drama that comes with Trump. Picking a much younger VP with a campaign slogan of a “New Generation of Leadership” sounds much better. Even the most ardent Trump supporter (pick your own MAGA nickname) IMO will be ready by 2028 to see him leave, it will be Trump fatigue.
“He could run for president again on the bet that a pliant Supreme Court won’t stop him.”
That seems highly unlikely IMO especially with conservative Supreme Court who I doubt would let Trump trample the Constitution.
“Or he could simply refuse to leave — and put a formal end to America’s democratic experiment.”
Once his term ends, he no longer has presidential authority and could be removed by law enforcement like the SS for trespassing. He would no longer be the “Commander in Chief” so the military would follow the orders of the new POTUS not Trump.
P.S. Thank you for your wishes to me for safe travel, I did fly. The flight to Denver was on time and had no issues. I have TSA Pre-check and went through security fairly quickly. When checking my flight on the board, saw there were quite a few flights with delays. My flight home was about 1 ½ hours late due to our plane arriving from LA being late. Security lines looked longer. As always, I am glad for a safe trip and no hassles.
I will share personal note with everyone. I stayed an extra day after business was finished to visit with sister of a lifelong friend. She is a civil rights (workplace) attorney and quite a good one. Bunch of years ago, her brother committed suicide which was quite shocking. The last time I saw my friend was about two years prior and he seemed quite happy and content with life. Obviously, things change and nobody really knows what was going on with him internally. His sister and I have remained in touch and have seen each other over the years.
*** There is no way in hell 12 people liked something I posted (lmao) so I guess they have not corrected the "bot" thing.
Updated On: 11/2/25 at 04:32 PM
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