• Speaker Mike Johnson sees no constitutional path for Trump’s third term.
• Trump has suggested interest in another bid for the presidency.
• Amending the Constitution would require extensive time and consensus.
• Johnson emphasizes commitment to deliver for the American people.
• Trump’s allies are exploring ways to navigate the two-term limit.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has publicly stated he does not "see a path" for President Donald Trump to pursue a third term in office, citing constitutional limitations. Johnson mentioned that he has discussed these issues with Trump, indicating that the President is aware of the constraints imposed by the Constitution's 22nd Amendment, which prohibits any individual from being elected more than twice. Johnson explained, "I don't see a way to amend the Constitution because it takes about 10 years to do that," reinforcing his belief that a constitutional amendment is impractical within the current political landscape, according to Reuters, The Hill, ABC News, and SCMP.

During a press conference, Johnson asserted, "It's been a great run," but reiterated his concerns about the logistical hurdles of amending the Constitution, which requires broad support from both Congress and state legislatures. He pointed out that amending the Constitution would necessitate a process taking up to a decade, stating directly, "I don't see the path for that," which echoes sentiments shared by other political figures regarding Trump's speculative ambitions, according to Reuters and The Hill.

Trump has hinted at his desire for a potential return to the White House, claiming during a trip to Japan that he "would love to do it," while keeping open the idea of seeking another term. Despite this, Johnson maintains that the prospect is more of a provocative response to Trump's political adversaries, saying the reaction of "trolling the Democrats" reflects Trump's enjoyment in discussing his potential candidacy. This has been further stoked by Trump selling memorabilia like “Trump 2028” hats, designed to generate buzz regarding his political future, as reported by ABC News and SCMP.

The political landscape surrounding Trump’s potential third term continues to provoke discussion among his allies and opponents. Johnson underscored the broader importance of focusing on legislative priorities rather than speculation, affirming, "We are not going to take our foot off the gas pedal," indicating a determination to advance the Republican agenda regardless of Trump's future plans, as noted in articles from The Hill, ABC News, and SCMP.