When asked if he needed to uphold the U.S. Constitution, Donald Trump said “I don’t know” because he provided due process rights to immigrants on Sunday, and he conducted extensive television interviews on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the U.S. president also said he believes he left office at the end of his current term, rather than seeking a third term—even though he was not always consistent before, even if the third term was widely considered unconstitutional.
But Trump’s need for due process and compliance with U.S. law and court rulings when giving immigrants full rights, however, is unclear.
"I don't know. I'm not, I'm not a lawyer. I don't know." Trump replied when asked by media host Kristen Welker whether he agreed with his Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who previously expressed support for the idea that everyone has due process.
When under pressure from Trump continued, "I have to answer, again, I have great lawyers who have worked for me and they obviously follow what the Supreme Court said. What you said is not what the Supreme Court said I heard. They have different interpretations," the U.S. president added.
Trump also raised the clearest sign so far that he planned to leave office at the end of his second term, acknowledging constitutional restrictions prevented him from seeking a third term.
"I will be president for eight years, and I will be president for two terms. I always think that's important," Trump said. But he acknowledged that some people want his third term, which was prohibited by the constitutional amendment passed in 1947.
“I have never had such a demand as strong as this,” the broadcaster told the . "But, as far as I know, this is something you don't allow this. I don't know if it's constitutional that they don't allow you to do or anything else."
He added: “I hope to have four great years and give it to someone, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican who can push it.”
Trump described his support for the third term as a sign of approval, "Because they like the work I'm doing, it's a compliment. It's really a good compliment."
The president's comments downplayed the idea of a third term when the Trump Organization began selling the Trump 2028 brand Red Hat. The $50 hat lists the following description: "The future looks bright! Rewrite the rules with Trump's 2028 High Crown Hat."
In January, Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a resolution in January to amend the constitution to allow the presidential election to be up to three terms. Next is a call for a reaffirmation of the 22nd Amendment ban in the third term.
Trump's refusal to attract people he can support as a successor is typical of the president, and those who have no choice to run again do not want to be seen as lame ducks as the party's succession issues begin to bubble.
Trump praised Vice Presidents JD Vance and Rubio, two names that were always mentioned - and were asked whether he saw Vance as his successor.
"It's very likely...I don't want to be involved. I think he's a great, great guy. Marco is great. A lot of people are great. I've seen a huge solidarity, too. But of course you'd say someone is the vice president and if that guy is great, I guess that guy has an advantage."