Trump: “We may have to go for an extra term."

[Badger]

This is why I think the possibility of Trump suspending the Constitution and/or dissolving Congress isn't very far fetched.

Nothing is far fetched with him.

That's why I find it incredible when people laugh at the notion he may not willingly leave office should he lose.

His term will end on Jan 20th whether or not he likes it or not . The new President can just order the Secret Service to escort Trump out of the White House and have him arrested for trespassing if he doesn’t leave .

[Sir Mohamed]

This is why I think the possibility of Trump suspending the Constitution and/or dissolving Congress isn't very far fetched.

Nothing is far fetched with him.

That's why I find it incredible when people laugh at the notion he may not willingly leave office should he lose.

His term will end on Jan 20th whether or not he likes it or not . The new President can just order the Secret Service to escort Trump out of the White House and have him arrested for trespassing if he doesn’t leave .

Well, I think Old School Republican is right on this one. I think Mr. Trump, if he loses next year, will refuse to attend the inauguration, quitely leave the WH and later claim he's the victim of a rigged system.

[BlueSwan]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

[Slander and/or Libel]

I don’t know why so many people are presuming that Trump and the GOP are going to let the election have a clear and unambiguous winner if it’s not them.

[GeorgiaModerate]

I don’t know why so many people are presuming that Trump and the GOP are going to let the election have a clear and unambiguous winner if it’s not them.

I'm reminded of this from the episode "Dish and Dishonesty" from Blackadder III:

Prince George: I say, Blackadder, what a ghastly (squit?)! He's not going to win, is he?

Edmund: No, sir, because, firstly, we shall fight this campaign on issues, not
   personalities. Secondly, we shall be the only fresh thing on the menu. And
   thirdly, of course, we'll cheat.

http://allblackadderscripts.blogspot.com/2012/12/blackadder-iii-episode-1-dish-and.html

[Inmate Trump]

FDR literally did this in 1940 and 1944, and rigged the 1940 DNC like some sort of mobster boss to “organically” “draft” him. There’s nothing wrong with discussion of repealing the 22nd Amendment.

FDR didn't do this, because it wasn't in the Constitution until after he was out of office.  When FDR did this, it was merely a tradition; now it's a rule and Trump is Constituently obligated to only serve at max two terms.

Yes, there is a HUGE problem discussing repealing this Amendment.  Presidents should not have the option of serving indefinitely.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

[BlueSwan]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

Nah, democrats are soft. Once Trump is out of office nobody will care about him anymore. I don't see him going to jail at all.

[Badger]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

Nah, democrats are soft. Once Trump is out of office nobody will care about him anymore. I don't see him going to jail at all.

They're already active criminal investigations against Trump on numerous fronts. Both at the federal and New York state level. Even if Congress drop all of its investigations against Trump - - a real possibility for exactly the reason you stated - - I don't see these non Congressional criminal investigations being suddenly dropped.

If he's defeated, trumps only hope to avoid prison time I suspect is to endlessly churn and delay the wheels of Justice long enough that he can suddenly plead ill-health / senility that would make it cruel to imprison him. He's been very good at doing this against civil prosecution's where delay is much more feasible, but I wonder how well his legal team will do in a criminal setting. Particularly because he has a shocking ability to hire absolutely worst least qualified jackasses across-the-board.

[Obama-Biden Democrat]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

I could see a FBI agent tapping Trump's shoulder from behind and saying 'Sir, please come with me' and handcuffing him after the Jan 2021 inauguration is over and the new Democratic president is sworn in.

[Progressive Pessimist]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

I could see a FBI agent tapping Trump's shoulder from behind and saying 'Sir, please come with me' and handcuffing him after the Jan 2021 inauguration is over and the new Democratic president is sworn in.

That would be the most satisfying historical moment of this century. That's why I know it won't happen.

[Badger]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

I could see a FBI agent tapping Trump's shoulder from behind and saying 'Sir, please come with me' and handcuffing him after the Jan 2021 inauguration is over and the new Democratic president is sworn in.

I do every night in my dreams. But a former poster was correct. He'll almost surely refuse to attend the inauguration. Sore loser that he is

[GeorgiaModerate]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

I could see a FBI agent tapping Trump's shoulder from behind and saying 'Sir, please come with me' and handcuffing him after the Jan 2021 inauguration is over and the new Democratic president is sworn in.

I do every night in my dreams. But a former poster was correct. He'll almost surely refuse to attend the inauguration. Sore loser that he is

I can't imagine the FBI doing anything like that, out of respect for the office (not the man).  And let's face it...if Trump knew he was really facing arrest as soon as his term was up, he'd be on a plane to some other country rather than attending his successor's inauguration.

[Badger]

Will Trump immediately call into question the legitimacy of the election? Almost certainly.

Will Trump directly accuse the democrats of organized voter fraud? Almost certainly.

Will Trump refuse to acknowledge that he lost? Almost certainly.

Will Trump blame the fake news media? Absolutely 100%.

Will Trump cal his democratic opponent a criminal? Probably.

Will Trump look for ways to try to stay in office, like for instance call for a re-election due to the "massive voter fraud" that "people" are talking about? Probably.

Will Trump actually have the guts to try to stage a coup for real? For really real? I seriously doubt it. He's a poser, a conman, a phony - not a revolutionary.

You're forgetting something. Unless a newly-elected Democratic President is willing to immediately flush his re-election down the toilet, Mr. Trump losing means he's probably going to jail for the rest of his life. Scavengers and thieves can get vicious when cornered.

I could see a FBI agent tapping Trump's shoulder from behind and saying 'Sir, please come with me' and handcuffing him after the Jan 2021 inauguration is over and the new Democratic president is sworn in.

I do every night in my dreams. But a former poster was correct. He'll almost surely refuse to attend the inauguration. Sore loser that he is

I can't imagine the FBI doing anything like that, out of respect for the office (not the man).  And let's face it...if Trump knew he was really facing arrest as soon as his term was up, he'd be on a plane to some other country rather than attending his successor's inauguration.

I know, you're right, but dare to dream.

[Grassroots]

It's called a joke.

[Slander and/or Libel]

It's called a joke.

That would be easier to believe if any of us had ever seen Donald Trump laugh.

[Inmate Trump]

It's called a joke.

No it's not.

[GeorgiaModerate]

Just for fun, because it won't happen, let's suppose the 22nd Amendment is repealed in 2022.  The 2024 election is ...

President Donald J. Trump (age 78) vs. Former President Barack H. Obama (age 63).

Discuss with maps.

[DrScholl]

Where is the punchline? Jokes usually are at least somewhat funny or if they are bad jokes you can at least understand what the teller is going for. He is not joking.

https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1142157838153895941

[Bakersfield Uber Alles]

Does everyone here realize he would have to amend the Constitution for this?

Does Trump realize he would have to amend the Constitution for this?

[Hammy]

Does everyone here realize he would have to amend the Constitution for this?

Does Trump realize he would have to amend the Constitution for this?

Republicans seem like they're very literally under the impression that you can amend the constitution by presidential decree--they spent eight years claiming Obama would do just this.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

How is this thread still going?

He's having fun and fishing for validation from the crowd.

There is zero kelvin chance of him having a 3rd term.   The 22nd Amendment is absolutely clear on this; there's no wiggle room to find an alternate interpretation that would allow him to do it. And there's no mechanism he could do it extralegally.

[Inmate Trump]

How is this thread still going?

Because Trump keeps bringing it up over and over and over again.

[Slander and/or Libel]

How is this thread still going?

He's having fun and fishing for validation from the crowd.

There is zero kelvin chance of him having a 3rd term.   The 22nd Amendment is absolutely clear on this; there's no wiggle room to find an alternate interpretation that would allow him to do it. And there's no mechanism he could do it extralegally.

You *say* there's no mechanism for him to do it extralegally. Thing about extralegal stuff is that you tend not to anticipate it when you're thinking from within the bounds of the system as it exists.

[emailking]

Yes he was joking, but the fact that he keeps joking about this bothers me.