Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president
Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.
WASHINGTON — Top Republicans on Capitol Hill poured cold water on President Donald Trump's talk of a potential third term, downplaying the prospect that he would pursue it.
Several lawmakers insisted that Trump wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News on Sunday that he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment, and that “there are methods" to be able to run again.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Monday when he was asked whether he believes Trump, 78, can serve a third term: "Not without a change in the Constitution.”
He added that Trump doesn't appear serious about that.
“I think that you guys keep asking the question and I think he’s probably having some fun with it, probably messing with you," Thune told reporters.
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