• Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a resolution to amend the 22nd Amendment, allowing President Donald Trump a third term.
• The proposal specifies that while Trump could serve three terms, former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton would be ineligible.
• Critics argue that the amendment is unlikely to pass given current political divides and the substantial requirements for amending the Constitution.

In a bold move, Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, has proposed a joint resolution aimed at amending the U.S. Constitution to allow President Donald Trump the opportunity to serve a third term. The proposed change to the 22nd Amendment, which currently restricts presidents to two terms, 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," effectively exempting Trump from the two-term limit while disqualifying former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton from seeking a third term.

In his announcement, Ogles remarked that "President Trump's decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline" faced by the country. He emphasizes that Trump has the skills necessary to "reverse our nation's decay and restore America to greatness."

This resolution follows a series of comments made by Trump, in which he jokingly suggested that he wouldn't run for a third term unless his party members urged him otherwise. Trump's notion of continuing his presidency contradicts the explicit limitations imposed by constitutional law. According to Newsweek, Trump's legal advisors have clarified that the current structure of the 22nd Amendment does not allow for a third term, requiring constitutional change for such a scenario to become possible.

However, the chances of Ogles' proposal gaining traction are considered slim, particularly among the divided political landscape of Congress. The proposal requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate for approval, followed by ratification from three-fourths of state legislatures, which is a challenging feat in the current climate.

The move has drawn mixed responses, with critics voicing concerns over Trump's potential authoritarian tendencies if granted extended power. Representative Steve Cohen stated, "Two terms is enough chaos for any nation to endure," highlighting the contentious nature of this legislative effort. As this proposal unfolds, it remains uncertain whether Ogles' initiative will advance in Congress, but it has already reignited debates surrounding presidential term limits and the balance of power.

Read more on this developing story from The Daily Beast and The Hill.