CREW requests state records about the 22nd Amendment

President Trump has floated the idea of seeking a third term as president, despite the Constitution’s two-term limit as defined by the 22nd Amendment which states, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Recently, Trump told reporters, “I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad.” But “Trump 2028” hats have appeared at the Oval Office and Trump has said, “I would love to do it.”

Meanwhile, Trump’s supporters and allies have pushed the idea of a third term, including former Trump advisor Steve Bannon who claimed there is a “plan” for a Trump third term. Additionally, Republican Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the 22nd Amendment to allow Trump to serve another term. 

CREW requested records from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office relating to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office analysis, communications and guidance concerning presidential eligibility requirements.

Given the numerous public statements by elected officials and political figures on the 22nd Amendment, the public deserves to know how states are prepared to address the potential for a president to seek a third term in office and the nature of communications about ballot eligibility between those seeking to circumvent this prohibition and Secretary of State offices.