It has certainly been a monumental week in American history as Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. At 78, he marks a rare return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term—an occurrence that has only happened once before in the nation’s history, with Grover Cleveland.
Under the current 22nd Amendment to the United States Constitution, a president can only serve two terms. However, Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles hopes to change that. He has introduced a Joint Resolution aiming to amend the existing restrictions, potentially allowing a third term for Trump. If passed, and if Trump were to win the 2028 election, he could theoretically remain in office until 2033.
According to Ogles, “President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years.” He believes an additional term is vital to fully enact Trump’s policies. Ogles further claims, “In just a few short days, President Trump has already taken action to undo the catastrophic policies of the Biden Administration and put the United States back on the path to strength and prosperity.”
Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump signed several executive orders. Among them was the mass pardon of 1,500 individuals related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Additionally, he issued a directive defining gender as strictly male or female. This was framed as necessary to “defend women from gender ideology extremism and restore biological truth.”
The new administration also reversed the TikTok ban implemented just days prior. The White House explained it intends to investigate further national security concerns while acknowledging the app is used by 170 million Americans. “My Administration must also review sensitive intelligence related to those concerns and evaluate the sufficiency of mitigation measures TikTok has taken to date,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, Trump has begun removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous administration who he claims are “not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again.”
Ogles’ amendment proposal has stirred controversy, sparking intense debate about the boundaries of executive power and the future of the presidency under Trump. While the amendment faces significant hurdles, it underscores the high-stakes political climate and the fervent support that the 47th president continues to enjoy.
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