Trump jokes about staying in office beyond two terms at business summit

Politics
5 May 2026 • 5:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump jokes about staying in office beyond two terms at business summit

  • President Donald Trump quipped about potentially staying in the White House for "eight or nine years," suggesting a challenge to the two-term limit.
  • The remarks were made at a small business summit where Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, also discussed his age and fitness.
  • Trump claimed to have aced three cognitive tests and suggested Joe Biden, his opponent, would not have passed such an assessment.
  • He frequently references cognitive test results, often comparing his mental acuity to that of his opponent.
  • Biden’s perceived age and mental fitness issues were a significant factor in his withdrawal from the 2024 election.

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