Bloomberg Law Can Trump Serve a Third Term & Wrongful Death Trial of Pitcher Tyler Skaggs
Oct 29, 2025
David Super, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown, dissects the complex theories surrounding Trump’s potential third term, touching on the limitations of the 22nd Amendment and potential constitutional crises. Meanwhile, Harry Nelson, a health care attorney, delves into the wrongful death trial of Tyler Skaggs, examining the Angels' alleged duty to protect their players and the implications of concealed drug use. Both guests provide compelling insights into their respective legal battles, sparking important discussions about presidential powers and player safety.
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22nd Amendment Is Clear And Restrictive
- The 22nd Amendment plainly bars anyone from being elected president more than twice.
- Creative workarounds like running as vice president or installing allies face clear constitutional barriers.
Vice Presidency Ruse Won't Work
- Running as vice president to bypass the 22nd Amendment fails under the 12th Amendment qualification rules.
- Comparing U.S. mechanisms to Russia's system is misleading because our constitutional structure differs fundamentally.
Speaker Route Defies Popular Intent
- Electing a Speaker to elevate someone to the presidency would conflict with the amendment's spirit and likely its text.
- The 22nd Amendment reflects broad post-FDR intent to limit concentration of executive power.
