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Steve Bannon Suggests Loopholes for Trump's Third Term

11/5/2025

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Steve Bannon, former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, says there are ways to circumvent the 22nd Amendment for a third term.
He cites a constitutional lawyer who said, "you can drive a Mack truck through the 22nd Amendment."
Trump acknowledged the Constitution prohibits him from running again after his current term.
Responses have been mixed; critics like Fox News host Mark Levin and House Speaker Mike Johnson stress limits.

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Story summary

Steve Bannon, former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, says there are ways to circumvent the 22nd Amendment for a third term.
He cites a constitutional lawyer who said, "you can drive a Mack truck through the 22nd Amendment."
Trump acknowledged the Constitution prohibits him from running again after his current term.
Responses have been mixed; critics like Fox News host Mark Levin and House Speaker Mike Johnson stress limits.