Trump keeps flirting with the idea of a third term. That would be unconstitutional
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Flying on Air Force One somewhere between Japan and South Korea, President Trump appeared to finally acknowledge a third term isn't in the cards.
"I have my highest poll numbers that I've ever had," Trump said wistfully. "And you know, based on what I read, I guess I'm not allowed to run. So we'll see what happens."
Trump's job approval rating, as tracked by Gallup, is not in fact at a high point — though at 41% he isn't at his lowest point, either.
Saying "we'll see what happens," is a standard Trump line that leaves his options open. Though, in this case, legal experts say there is no way around the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.
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It states: "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice."
"There are many parts of the constitution that are unclear," said Rick Hassen, who
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