Former US President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh political firestorm after circulating a controversial meme on his Truth Social platform that questions the longstanding tradition of presidential term limits.
The provocative post, which emerged on Wednesday, featured bold text questioning why presidents should be restricted to two terms while other political figures can serve indefinitely. This has prompted serious concerns among constitutional experts and political opponents about Trump's commitment to democratic norms.
Constitutional Concerns Raised
Political analysts were quick to point out the dangerous implications of such rhetoric. "The two-term limit was established precisely to prevent the consolidation of power and protect American democracy from authoritarian tendencies," noted Dr. Eleanor Vance, professor of political science at Georgetown University.
The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt's unprecedented four terms, explicitly states that "no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice."
Timing Raises Eyebrows
The controversial post comes as Trump maintains his dominant position in the Republican presidential primary race. Critics argue the meme represents another example of Trump testing the boundaries of political norms as he seeks a return to the White House.
Legal experts emphasise that changing term limits would require a constitutional amendment—a process requiring two-thirds support in both House and Senate, plus ratification by three-quarters of state legislatures.
White House officials declined to comment directly on Trump's social media activity, but reiterated President Biden's commitment to "upholding the Constitution and democratic institutions."
The incident has sparked vigorous debate across social media platforms, with many users expressing alarm about the potential erosion of democratic safeguards in American politics.
