Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm by hinting at a possible third term, despite the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibiting it. What started as a joke has now evolved into a serious discussion, with Trump claiming he has “methods” to make it happen. From amending the Constitution to unconventional political maneuvers, the idea is gaining traction among his supporters and some Republican lawmakers. Could Trump follow in the footsteps of leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, who extended their rule by altering their nations’ term limits? The implications for American democracy are profound. Will Trump find a loophole, or is this just political theater? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down the legal, political, and historical angles of Trump’s third-term ambitions—and why it could change the future of U.S. governance forever.

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