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#trump #reelection #TheBulwark #politics According to my understanding of an excellent analysis from The Bulwark , of the several options that Trump has to be re elected these are the top two choices and their possible solutions ;

1.- Trump runs as VP .

- The possible solution is in the very last paragraph of the 12th amendment.

2.- Trump becomes Speaker of the House.

- Democrats take the House.

The other ones are more far fetched. I hope democrats are looking into this .

#BostonGlobe No, #Trump cannot run for #reelection again in #2028

President Trump has said more than once that he might like to extend his stay at the White House. But he can't run for reelection in 2028 and seek a third term because the #Constitution does not allow it.

Here’s what the law says. [paywalled]

But can't he do this?
1) Trump runs as VP in 2028
2) President resigns
3) Trump gets 2 years more

[With his health, I doubt he will make it to 2027 but...]

bostonglobe.com/2025/03/31/nat

The Boston Globe · Trump 2028: Here’s why the president can’t run for reelectionBy Neil Vigdor

Jussi Halla-aho re-elected as Parliamentary Speaker

Finnish Parliament re-elected former Finns Party chair Jussi Halla-aho as its Speaker, despite some opposition members questioning his impartiality.

yle.fi/a/74-20141436

News · Jussi Halla-aho re-elected as Parliamentary SpeakerFinnish Parliament re-elected former Finns Party chair Jussi Halla-aho as its Speaker, despite some opposition members questioning his impartiality.

📻radio, podcast🎙️ Comment la réélection de Donald Trump a-t-elle été possible ?: Donald Trump a été élu, et réélu. Pourtant, il faisait l'objet de plusieurs poursuites : recel de documents classifiés, encouragement à renverser les votes lors de l'élection contre Biden, débordement de la marche sur le Capitole par ses électeur·ices et enfin l'affaire Stormy Daniels pour (…)
-- Carousel 2, Penser les luttes -… radioparleur.net/2025/01/21/co #DonaldTrump #Réélection #Politique #Antifascisme #Capitole

#Philippine 2025 #Budget Bloated
" #Marcos Jr has agreed to his congressional allies’ election-year insertions in e national #government budget, reminiscent of e $172.07mil #porkbarrel #scandal of 2013.. recalling the #corruption tt characterized his father’s reign.. The annual budget has become a key congressional #reelection tool touted as pro-poor but one of e most #corrupt in Philippine #history.. “It's clear tt e budget wld make e poor poorer & e rich richer,”"🤔👎💸
asiasentinel.com/p/philippines

Asia Sentinel · Philippine 2025 Budget Bloated by PorkBy Asia Sentinel