Trump makes third term remark during event with Irish prime minister

 Trump Hints at Third Term During St. Patrick’s Day Event with Irish Prime Minister

Washington, D.C. – March 13, 2025 – Former President Donald Trump made a remark about serving a third term while attending a St. Patrick’s Day event at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The comment, which came during the annual “Friends of Ireland” gathering, has reignited discussions over the constitutional limits on presidential terms.

During the event, hosted by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Trump addressed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, known as the taoiseach, and suggested he could return for multiple future celebrations.

"Taoiseach, I want to just thank you once again for being here, it’s an honor, and hopefully we’re gonna be doing this at least three more times, OK. We’re gonna be doing this three more times, at least," Trump said. He then added, "When I say at least, they go absolutely crazy," referring to the media, which drew laughter from the audience.

Trump’s Repeated References to a Third Term

This is not the first time Trump has floated the idea of running for a third term. Last month, during a White House event, he asked a crowd, "Should I run again? You tell me." After his victory in November, he also made similar comments during a gathering with House Republicans.

Although the U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment prohibits a president from serving more than two terms, some Trump allies have pushed for a change.

Efforts to Change the 22nd Amendment

In January, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow a president to serve up to three terms. The proposed amendment states:

"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice."

Ogles defended the proposal, saying Trump "has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal."

At last month’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), some Trump supporters wore "Trump 2028" stickers, and a banner reading "Third Term Project" was displayed at the event, signaling growing enthusiasm for the idea among his base.

Democratic Opposition

Democrats have strongly opposed any efforts to extend Trump’s time in office. Last month, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) introduced a resolution reaffirming the House’s commitment to the 22nd Amendment.

The resolution states:

"Resolved, That the House of Representatives (1) reaffirms that the Twenty-second Amendment applies to two terms in the aggregate as President of the United States; and (2) reaffirms that the Twenty-second Amendment prohibits President Trump from running for President for another term."

What’s Next?

While Trump’s remarks were met with laughter at the event, they have added fuel to an ongoing debate over term limits. Changing the Constitution would require approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from three-fourths of the states—a highly unlikely scenario.

However, the push for a third Trump term reflects the deep political divide in the country. As the 2028 election cycle approaches, discussions around the limits of presidential power and Trump’s future role in politics are expected to continue.