{"id":44178,"date":"2026-08-14T11:04:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T06:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=44178"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T06:04:39","slug":"donald-trump-admits-the-law-is-very-strong-against-third-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=44178","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump Admits \u2018The Law Is Very Strong\u2019 Against Third Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\"><strong>Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a> is admitting that no one is above the law, not even him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president has been floating the idea of running for a third term, even going so far as to print merch for a supposed 2028 campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid the world leader\u2019s wild ambition, he continues to face impeachment threats as Democrats fight to gain control of the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Primetime-Address-on-Election-Security-and-Voting-Machines-MEGA1474933_003-scaled-788x524.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=524%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Primetime-Address-on-Election-Security-and-Voting-Machines-MEGA1474933_003-scaled-788x524.jpg\" alt=\"Trump Primetime Address on Election Security and Voting Machines\" class=\"wp-image-833684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=524%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Primetime-Address-on-Election-Security-and-Voting-Machines-MEGA1474933_003-scaled-788x524.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Trump-Primetime-Address-on-Election-Security-and-Voting-Machines-MEGA1474933_003-scaled-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CNP \/ MediaPunch \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump finally put to rest reports he was gunning for a third term while speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked if he was \u201cserious\u201d about contesting again, the president answered, \u201cEverybody asks me that question. You know that the law is very strong on that. I\u2019d love to run, but the law is very strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump reiterated that he was always asked about running for a third term wherever he went. \u201cEven tonight, they\u2019re screaming at the event 2028! No, everybody wants me to do it, but the law is very strong,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-trump-praised-for-accepting-and-respecting-the-law\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trump Praised For Accepting And Respecting The Law<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Q: You mentioned 2028 several times in the last few weeks, are you serious about seeking a 3rd term?<\/p>\n<p>Trump: I&#8217;d love to run but the law is very strong. Everybody wants me to do it <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bMfrXyjLdt\">pic.twitter.com\/bMfrXyjLdt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HQNewsNow\/status\/2087555599886164383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s acknowledgment of the Constitution\u2019s two-term limit on the presidency drew reactions from his critics, who mocked him for finally respecting the law.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think every breath that man draws is an affront to decency, but I will give him kudos for accepting the law,\u201d one citizen <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BerieMcCockener\/status\/2087424701865840643\">teased<\/a>. \u201cWay to go, you irredeemable piece of sh-t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, another <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TylerH_OK\/status\/2087386452548030790\">countered<\/a>, \u201cI haven\u2019t seen him respect the law one time this whole term.\u201d Others called him \u201cdelusional\u201d for claiming everyone wanted him to be president for a third term, even though his approval ratings say otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-president-joked-about-a-fourth-term-at-whcd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The President Joked About A \u2018Fourth Term\u2019 At WHCD<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FIFA-World-Cup-2026-MEGA1476012_067-788x887.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=887%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FIFA-World-Cup-2026-MEGA1476012_067-788x887.jpg\" alt=\"FIFA World Cup 2026\" class=\"wp-image-829060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=887%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FIFA-World-Cup-2026-MEGA1476012_067-788x887.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=482%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FIFA-World-Cup-2026-MEGA1476012_067-428x482.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">News Licensing \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It comes as no surprise that the press is seeking answers from the Republican politician, given his remarks at the recently concluded White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/825564\/donald-trump-jokes-running-fourth-term-whcd\/\">The Blast<\/a> reported, while giving his address, Trump said he intended to run for a \u201cfourth time,\u201d after which he unveiled a red \u201cTrump 2028\u201d baseball cap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bragging about how great a leader he is, Trump told the press that he won the 2020 Election against Joe Biden, despite the facts. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u00a0won three times, now I\u2019m going to do it again,\u201d the 80-year-old proudly declared. He then took a jab at the media, saying his re-run would help ratings.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo show just how much I care about the press, and because I want to save your ratings, I\u2019m pleased to announce my intention to run for a fourth term as President of the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h-fox-news-host-dishes-on-trump-2028-hats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fox News Host Dishes On \u2018Trump 2028\u2019 Hats <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-Pool-MEGA1445332_047-788x525.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-Pool-MEGA1445332_047-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"2026 White House Correspondents Dinner Pool\" class=\"wp-image-832450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-Pool-MEGA1445332_047-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-White-House-Correspondents-Dinner-Pool-MEGA1445332_047-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yuri Gripas \u2013 Pool via CNP \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the unveiling of the campaign merch, Fox News host Jessica Tarlov opened up about the president\u2019s agenda and how he tried to bring her on board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correspondent explained that people often told her she would be charmed by Trump\u2019s persona. However, an experience she had with him last year proved otherwise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor Christmas, for instance, he customized Trump 2028 hats for me, and you know said something like, \u2018Thank you for your great support.\u2019 And I get it that it\u2019s funny for a cheap laugh,\u201d Tarlov recalled, per <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/825980\/donald-trump-trump-2028-hats\/\">The Blast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the host wasn\u2019t buying the humorous approach, warning that Trump could go to great lengths to achieve power. Hence, she wasn\u2019t interested in \u201cplaying nice.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-donald-trump-faces-impeachment-threats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donald Trump Faces Impeachment Threats <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trump-Departs-The-White-House-For-Dinner-At-Mount-Vernon-MEGA1368683_013-788x526.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=526%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trump-Departs-The-White-House-For-Dinner-At-Mount-Vernon-MEGA1368683_013-788x526.jpg\" alt=\"Trump Departs The White House For Dinner At Mount Vernon\" class=\"wp-image-827890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=526%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trump-Departs-The-White-House-For-Dinner-At-Mount-Vernon-MEGA1368683_013-788x526.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trump-Departs-The-White-House-For-Dinner-At-Mount-Vernon-MEGA1368683_013-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid the chatter about an extra term, Trump\u2019s current term is facing major resistance from Democrats planning a takeover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/833667\/donald-trump-new-impeachment-threat\/\">The Blast<\/a>, the opposition is laying the groundwork to launch an investigation, particularly into the ventures, contractors, and financial entities\u00a0linked to him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suspicions continue to rise that Trump is using his second term to line his pockets like never before. Sources say Democratic powerhouses are looking forward to making their probe if they take control of the chamber majority by sweeping the upcoming November midterm elections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If findings from the investigation reveal evidence of Trump committing crimes of embezzlement or more, then an impeachment is definitely on the cards. It will be Trump\u2019s third impeachment if the opposition\u2019s plans go through.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donald Trump is admitting that no one is above the law, not even him. The president has been floating the idea of running for a third term, even going so far as to print merch for a supposed 2028 campaign. 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