President Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping
“It is a big problem.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order with Kid Rock that addresses ticket scalping.
In response to a reporter’s question Monday night, President Donald Trump entertained the idea of a 2028 campaign against former President Barack Obama. The constitution bans both men from seeking a third term.
“I’d love that, boy, I’d love that,” Trump said, before switching to whether he’d try to stay in office beyond 2028. “I never looked into it. They do say there’s a way you can do it, but I don’t know about that.”
Trump spoke to reporters after signing an executive order related to ticket scalping.
It was the the second time in two days that Trump refused to rule out running again, despite constitutional prohibitions barring a president from seeking a third term. Trump on Sunday told NBC News that “there are methods” for circumventing the 22nd Amendment, insisting that he wasn’t joking.
22nd Amendment
The Constitution’s 22nd Amendment prohibits presidents from being elected a third time, mandating that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” There are no any exceptions for presidents, like Trump, who serve non-consecutive terms.
Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly toyed with the idea, encouraged by MAGA allies, including Steve Bannon, who have suggested Trump could bypass the Constitution.
In the Oval Office Monday, Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked if Trump ran a third time it would clear a path for Democrats to have Obama run again. Trump appeared enthused by the idea.
“That would be a good one,” he said. “I’d like that.”
Representatives for Obama’s post presidency office declined to comment.