One Nation, Indivisible with Andrew Seidel

036: Can Donald Trump Run for a Third Term?

Oct 28, 2025
A constitutional attorney tackles the provocative question of whether Trump can run for a third term. He highlights troubling trends, such as Trump’s East Wing plans and hints of a power grab from past events. Analysis of Steve Bannon’s claims reveals a broader strategy for 2028. Listeners are urged to see this as a fight for freedom rather than just democracy. The episode also discusses potential legal maneuvers and the role of public resistance in safeguarding democratic principles. Prepare for a necessary battle against authoritarianism!
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ANECDOTE

Vacation To Recharge

  • Andrew Seidel describes a media-free vacation to recharge and avoid burnout from fighting Christian nationalism.
  • He uses the trip to frame why self-care matters for sustained activism.
INSIGHT

Renovation Signals Power Retention

  • Seidel links Trump's White House renovation and talk of a third term as the same effort to retain power beyond constitutional limits.
  • He argues the ballroom is being built because Trump expects to use it after he is ineligible to serve.
ANECDOTE

Trump Repeatedly Dismisses Term Limit

  • Seidel recounts multiple early-February remarks where Trump suggested he might run again despite the 22nd Amendment.
  • He highlights Trump's repeated phrasing: "They say, I can't run again," showing Trump's dismissive tone toward the limit.
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