Why is Trump Suggesting a Third Term? | The Bulletin

Описание: As President Trump continues to float the idea of a third term, questions once thought settled are back at the center of American life. Can a president run for a third term? Who enforces constitutional limits when political norms erode? And what happens when loyalty to a leader begins to outweigh loyalty to the Constitution?

In this episode of The Bulletin, which originally aired on October 31, 2025, Charlie Sykes joins hosts Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll to examine presidential term limits, executive overreach, and the growing sense of constitutional crisis in the United States. The conversation explores why term limits matter, whether the Supreme Court can stop a president who pushes past legal boundaries, and why so many Republican leaders appear unwilling to challenge Trump directly.

They also reflect on deeper cultural dynamics shaping this moment: the rise of cult-of-personality politics, voter disengagement, political polarization in America, and a widening civic education crisis. For Christians concerned about moral leadership in politics and the health of American democracy, the discussion raises hard questions about power, accountability, and public witness in a fragile democratic moment.

Listen to the full episode here: https://play.megaphone.fm/fexqssqishg...

00:00 – Trump 2028 and the Third-Term Question
02:40 – The Constitution Doesn’t Enforce Itself
04:56 – When Senators Shrug at the Constitution
05:45 – Lawlessness and the Cult of Personality
08:24 – Monarchy, Narcissism, and Abuse of Power
11:30 – Why the GOP Won’t Push Back
13:10 – Trump’s Base and Party Capture
18:41 – Why Trump Won't Say He's Not Running Again
20:10 – Is Resistance Still Possible?