It appears that the United States, as we know it, may undergo a major transformation under the leadership of businessman-turned-president Donald Trump.
Wasting no time, Trump moved swiftly to fulfill several campaign promises, including withdrawing from the World Health Organization and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, among others. He accomplished this through a series of executive orders.
During his inauguration speech, Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now,” portraying himself as a “peacemaker and a unifier.”
However, some believe that the sweeping changes he vowed to implement would require more than a single four-year term.
In light of this, Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would permit a president to serve up to three terms instead of the current two-term limit.
“President Trump’s decisive leadership starkly contrasts the turmoil, economic hardship, and instability Americans have faced over the past four years. He has demonstrated that he is the only modern leader capable of reversing the nation’s decline and restoring its greatness. He must be given the time necessary to complete this mission,” Ogles stated on his website.
“To that end, I am proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the term restrictions imposed by the 22nd Amendment. This change would enable President Trump to serve three terms, ensuring the continuation of the strong leadership our country urgently needs.”
As it stands, the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits a president to two terms. This amendment was passed after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four-term presidency, making him the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms.
Ogles further emphasized the urgency of giving Trump every available resource to correct what he described as the failures of the Biden administration.
For this amendment to take effect, it must first secure approval from both the House of Representatives and the Senate with at least a two-thirds majority vote. Following that, at least 38 of the 50 U.S. states would need to ratify the measure before it could be signed into law.
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