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Trump says he’s ‘not joking’ about seeking a third term
During an interview, Donald Trump mulled seeking a third term as president. But the constitution states that a president can only serve a maximum of two terms.
US President Donald Trump has said would consider seeking a third presidential term — something barred by the constitution.
“I’m not joking,” he told US broadcaster NBC in a phone interview on Sunday night. “There are methods which you can do it.”
“I have had more people ask me to have a third term, which in a way is a fourth term because the other election, the 2020 election, was totally rigged,” he said, still maintaining the incorrect belief that Joe Biden stole the 2020 presidential race.
NBC suggested Vice President JD Vance could run for office, then “pass the baton” back to Trump.
“Well, that’s one [method],” Trump said, “but there are others too.”
When asked to specify another, he replied: “No.”
He qualified that plans for a third term, which would require a constitutional amendment, are still somewhat distant.
“I don’t want to talk about a third term now because no matter how you look at it, we’ve got a long time to go.”
The 78 years-old president would be 82 at the time of the next elections in 2028.
Authoritarian concerns continue to grow
Under current law, no president may serve more than two terms.
“This is yet another escalation in his clear effort to take over the government and dismantle our democracy,” New York congressman Daniel Goldman, a Democrat, said in a statement.
“If Congressional Republicans believe in the constitution, they will go on the record opposing Trump’s third term.”
Trump’s supporters in government have shown their determination.
“I’m a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028,” right-wing White House strategist Steve Bannon told broadcaster News Nation.
“We’re working on it. I think we’ll have a couple of alternatives… we’ll see what the definition of term limit is.”
America’s four-term president
The two-term limit on US presidents is less than 80 years old.
Prior to 1951, only serving two terms as president was just a tradition stemming from first-ever president George Washington’s decision not to seek a third term in 1796.
Franklin D. Roosevelt served as US President for 12 years
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But Franklin Delano Roosevelt sought an unprecedented third term in 1940, which he won in a landslide.
In 1944 he won a fourth term before passing just five months later.
In 1947, congress approved a 22nd amendment to the constitution, limiting presidential terms to two. It was fully ratified and came into effect in 1951.
Two days after Trump’s inauguration, a Republican congressman introduced a new resolution to amend the constitution to allow Trump a third term.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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