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Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:40 PM Mar 2025

Trump says he's 'not joking' about seeking a third term - CNN Newsroom



Donald Trump did not dismiss the idea of pursuing a third term in the White House, despite the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibiting it, claiming that “there are methods” to achieving this and emphasizing that he was “not joking” in a phone interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker. CNN’s Betsy Klein reports on Trump's latest comments and ex-Nixon White House counsel John Dean joins CNN’s Jessica Dean to discuss. - Aired on 03/30/2025.
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Trump says he's 'not joking' about seeking a third term - CNN Newsroom (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 OP
It's so hard to tell when he's just blowing smoke versus when he's yourout Mar 2025 #1
Good point. But then we all remember January 6th, so will he willingly step down in 4 years? Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #3
Then maybe we could get Cloudhopper Mar 2025 #2
I know. At this point I'd sooner vote for the person who drives by than TFG Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #4
This is a distraction as he's losing in the courts now and this shiney object is convenient Deuxcents Mar 2025 #5
I sure hope you're right! We all remember January 6th which is the reason I posted this... Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #6
He's getting blown away with the 51st state and Greenland rhetoric so now it's this 🐂 💩 Deuxcents Mar 2025 #7
You're sure right! I just can't fathom how we can withstand this anti-democratic insanity for 4 years... Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #8
I don't think this country can afford him much longer and things gotta turn around soon. Real soon Deuxcents Mar 2025 #9
Given all the laws he's broken and continues to break every day, he clearly should face impeachment Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #10
He's clearly eligible for impeachment but the lack of congressional backbone then and now why the no go Deuxcents Mar 2025 #11
According to Liz Cheney's book, the 2021 House impeachment vote would have been nearly unanimous if it was anonymous Rhiannon12866 Mar 2025 #14
I'll see him in hell first. Historic NY Mar 2025 #12
We have to survive this one first. Turbineguy Mar 2025 #13
From a hole at Bedminister? Historic NY Mar 2025 #15
he's not joking samsingh Mar 2025 #16

yourout

(8,493 posts)
1. It's so hard to tell when he's just blowing smoke versus when he's
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:43 PM
Mar 2025

Serious.
It likely is just a big distraction to get people off the signal disaster.

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
3. Good point. But then we all remember January 6th, so will he willingly step down in 4 years?
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:49 PM
Mar 2025

And how much will be left of our democracy by then given his constant anti-democratic actions each and every day?? It's only been 2 months...

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
4. I know. At this point I'd sooner vote for the person who drives by than TFG
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:52 PM
Mar 2025

Of course I said that to my friends back in 2016 and they all agreed with me... *sigh*

Deuxcents

(23,026 posts)
5. This is a distraction as he's losing in the courts now and this shiney object is convenient
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:53 PM
Mar 2025

There are methods and the Constitution has the final say..the only method that matters. Personally, I don’t think he will be here before the dust even settles on this issue should he pursue it.

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
6. I sure hope you're right! We all remember January 6th which is the reason I posted this...
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 10:56 PM
Mar 2025

Deuxcents

(23,026 posts)
7. He's getting blown away with the 51st state and Greenland rhetoric so now it's this 🐂 💩
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:09 PM
Mar 2025

This week has been a whiplash of issues..Smithsonian Institution meddling, Signal disaster, four missing Marines in Lithuania that he doesn’t seem to care about, bird flu and measles on the rise but a tee time is his priority as we spiral out of control. Let’s see how the stock markets do this week..

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
8. You're sure right! I just can't fathom how we can withstand this anti-democratic insanity for 4 years...
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:15 PM
Mar 2025

Deuxcents

(23,026 posts)
9. I don't think this country can afford him much longer and things gotta turn around soon. Real soon
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:20 PM
Mar 2025

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
10. Given all the laws he's broken and continues to break every day, he clearly should face impeachment
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:34 PM
Mar 2025

But we tried that twice, for the first time in our history, and we know how that turned out. The only way that Republicans would have the courage to vote yes this time is if there were anonymous ballots, they're too afraid of TFG's violent retribution.

Deuxcents

(23,026 posts)
11. He's clearly eligible for impeachment but the lack of congressional backbone then and now why the no go
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:37 PM
Mar 2025

Rhiannon12866

(238,709 posts)
14. According to Liz Cheney's book, the 2021 House impeachment vote would have been nearly unanimous if it was anonymous
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 11:49 PM
Mar 2025

Given the horror they all experienced and witnessed on January 6th. But too many were afraid of the threats to themselves and their family. As it was, 10 House members voted yes on impeachment, but only 2 of them were reelected. TFG's campaign of lies about the election worked. And many used the excuse that TFG would soon be gone, anyway. *sigh*

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