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Shrek

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20. He doesn't even need to violate any amendments

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #5)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 08:58 AM

Aug 5

All he needs is a couple of willing stand-ins to run on the Republican ticket, along with a Republican congress.

After the inauguration, the new VP immediately resigns. Trump is nominated and confirmed as the new VP. Then the new President resigns and Trump begins his third term.

Maybe farfetched, but entirely within the bounds of constitutional text.

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Beto O'Rourke Says Third Trump Term Is Coming If Texas Democrats Don't Fight Back [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 4 OP

if krasnov is alive in 2028 .... rampartd Aug 4 #1

I think that only applied if the name removal BumRushDaShow Aug 4 #3

Futurama is what immediately passed through my mind Alice B. Aug 4 #16

How do five House seats do that? FBaggins Aug 4 #2

Just like he's ignoring the 4th Amendment and the 14th Amendment BumRushDaShow Aug 4 #5

Has this concept been tried before? CTyankee Aug 5 #18

The 22nd Amendment BumRushDaShow Aug 5 #19

He doesn't even need to violate any amendments Shrek Aug 5 #20

There still might be wiggle room disallowing that BumRushDaShow Aug 5 #21

The text "shall be elected" is operative Shrek Aug 5 #22

He is not going to do three terms Beto. His health won't let him. He just wants to grift Bengus81 Aug 4 #4

Ha. That is not how this works Hornedfrog2000 Aug 4 #12

'This is our last best chance to stand and fight': Beto O'Rourke on Texas' redistricting plan - The Weekend Primetime Rhiannon12866 Aug 4 #6

Very disappointed Beto would engage in this idiotic conspiracy mongering. Wiz Imp Aug 4 #7

We can only hope Bluestocking Aug 4 #8

Which is when the real trouble will begin! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 4 #9

Based on what??? Hornedfrog2000 Aug 4 #13

This is just the opinion of one person but you can find lots of others online Wiz Imp Aug 4 #14

In theory, maybe. A good scare-tactic to get people motivated. But in reality, he won't finish this term. Oopsie Daisy Aug 4 #10

How about we cut to the chase Hornedfrog2000 Aug 4 #11

"...Democrats should aim to redraw districts..." SpankMe Aug 4 #15

DIck Trucy gonna last to 2029 Jan 21st and is there anywhere legally to bet on it?? Brainfodder Aug 4 #17