Americans have strong feelings about who leads as president. Including how long they serve.

It’s a tradition that goes back to George Washington himself, who only served twice to avoid becoming a dictator.

For generations, presidents voluntarily stepped down after eight years – until an amendment made it official. Ironically, congressmen and senators have no such limits, nor do they seek them.

The political landscape continues to evolve in unexpected ways. Constitutional amendments aren’t proposed every day. When they are, they reflect significant shifts in how Americans view their government and leadership.

A Constitutional Shake-Up?

Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles has introduced legislation that would fundamentally change presidential term limits. His proposal?

A constitutional amendment that would allow President Donald Trump to serve a third term.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, currently limits presidents to serving two terms, whether consecutive or not. It was proposed by Congress in 1947, just two years after Franklin D. Roosevelt died after winning his fourth presidential election.

Rep. Ogles believes Trump’s situation warrants special consideration.

From ‘Just the News’:

“It’s a unique time in history when you have someone who was elected president, then didn’t win reelection, and then the American people said ‘Oh crap, we messed up. We want President Trump,'” he told the Just The News, No Noise television show Friday night.

Ogles argues that Trump’s loss in 2020 interrupted his ability to serve two consecutive terms. The congressman believes Americans should have the option to let Trump serve eight straight years if they choose.

The People’s Choice

Is this what Trump supporters actually want? Ogles seems to think so. His argument centers on the unusual circumstances of Trump’s political career – being elected, then defeated, then elected again.

“It’s only happened one other time in history and so I think this is the opportunity to let President Trump and JD Vance serve two terms,” Ogles explained.

The amendment process is no small undertaking.

It would require three-fourths of the states (38 of 50) to ratify the change. Democrats would likely strongly oppose such a measure. The question remains: does this proposal reflect the will of the American people or just a segment of Trump’s base?

Beyond Presidential Terms

Interestingly, Ogles isn’t limiting his legislative efforts to presidential terms. He’s also pursuing what he calls the PEDO Act – designed to punish any federal worker who destroys evidence from the Jeffrey Epstein case.

“I don’t trust the government. We know the government has been hiding things from us,” Ogles said. “Heck they just found 2,400 or 2,600 ‘new’ JFK assassination files. Come on, give me a break.”

His bill would require agencies to preserve all documents related to Epstein. This initiative reflects broader conservative concerns about government transparency and accountability.

Have Americans lost faith in federal agencies to such a degree that special legislation is needed to prevent evidence destruction? Ogles certainly thinks so.

Key Takeaways:

• Rep. Andy Ogles has proposed a constitutional amendment to give Trump a third term in office.
• Ogles argues Trump’s unique election path justifies this exception, giving Americans the choice for eight consecutive years of Trump leadership.
• The amendment faces a steep climb, requiring approval from 38 states.

Sources: Just The News