Trump claims he is ‘entitled’ to third term during Texas rally

WorldPolitics
28 Feb 2026 • 7:01 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump suggested he should be permitted to serve a third term as president, reiterating his unsubstantiated claim that the 2020 election was "stolen" from him.
  • Speaking at a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump asserted he was "entitled" to an unconstitutional third term, alleging that Democrats "cheated like hell."
  • The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment explicitly prohibits any person from serving more than two terms as president, a fact Trump has previously acknowledged.
  • During the same event, Trump criticized Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, describing her as "crazy" for heckling him at his recent State of the Union address.
  • Omar had reportedly shouted "You have killed Americans!" during Trump's speech in response to his comments on immigration enforcement.

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