I don't necessarily believe he'll leave before his term is up due to health.

There are so many other factors at play now, and some may eventually lead to his resignation or to the 25th Amendment removal process.

Also, for him to stay beyond the limits of the second term would require a lot of fight. He doesn't have that in him anymore.

PatSeg

(53,539 posts)

10. I think he's pushed his luck for far too long

Reply to prodigitalson (Reply #5)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:48 AM

2 hrs ago

I believe that even he knows his days are numbered not just in the White House, but on the planet. I don't think that even the best healthcare that money can buy will be able to do much for him at this point - they are doctors, not magicians.

Ocelot II

(131,209 posts)

4. If he even makes it that far I'll be surprised.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:15 AM

3 hrs ago

He might not plan on leaving, but we have to consider that old saying, "Man plans and God laughs."

Whip-poor-will

(507 posts)

7. He sure does

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:24 AM

3 hrs ago

It just doesn't matter what orange colored diarrhea his mouth spurts

The 22nd amendment in OUR constitution states "No person shall be elected to office ,,of the President more than twice...

End of story ,nothing to suggest or argue otherwise

Blues Heron

(9,025 posts)

15. What if they appoint him instead, run him as a vice president then have the other guy resign, voila.

Reply to Whip-poor-will (Reply #7)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:11 PM

2 hrs ago

Or just have the Roberts court reinterpreted the rule to their liking.

Shrek

(4,462 posts)

21. I would be curious to know how the text could be "reinterpreted" to have any other meaning n/t

Reply to Blues Heron (Reply #15)

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:10 PM

18 min ago

BannonsLiver

(20,852 posts)

18. Agree. But hey isn't engagement farming with edgy commentary much more fun!

Reply to Whip-poor-will (Reply #7)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:17 PM

2 hrs ago

ThreeNoSeep

(323 posts)

8. Is it bunker? He does admire Hitler's speeches.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:40 AM

2 hrs ago

Even if he doesn't use the bunker, fascists have a reason for it to exist. It might be a stupid or atavistic reason, but my expectation is that they try to have someone ensconced in that structure around the time of the next POTUS election, especially if they keep encouraging violence in the lead-up.

SSJVegeta

(3,124 posts)

9. He might have his plans

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:45 AM

2 hrs ago

But time has other plans.

mr715

(4,147 posts)

11. When his term is over, he gets to meet the lawn he paved over.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:51 AM

2 hrs ago

He doesn't get to stay.

stopdiggin

(15,636 posts)

12. He'll leave .... End of (regardless of any 'plans', n' yada, yada .. ) - - - - - - - - - -(nt)-

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 11:59 AM

2 hrs ago

GoodRaisin

(11,056 posts)

13. I don't think he plans to leave, ever, or allow us to have a free and fair election in 2026.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:06 PM

2 hrs ago

He thinks he’s dictator for life, which hopefully is not very long.

RedWhiteBlueIsRacist

(2,240 posts)

14. His body 86ing him may be his term limit.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:11 PM

2 hrs ago

BannonsLiver

(20,852 posts)

16. Wow. So edgy.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:13 PM

2 hrs ago

aeromanKC

(3,963 posts)

20. I believe I'm going to open my specially reserved bottle of champagne before 28.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:06 PM

22 min ago

City Lights

(26,024 posts)

22. All signs point to him dying in office.

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:12 PM

16 min ago

I don't see him making it through this term, but we'll see...

Torchlight

(7,043 posts)

23. What then do you believe the end of term will see?

Reply to prodigitalson (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:13 PM

15 min ago

What practical methods and measured agendas...?

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