During a speech on Saturday, former President Donald Trump suggested that he could be considered a three-term president if he wins the election in November.
Trump’s comments came while speaking before the National Rifle Association. The former president asked the crowd whether he would be a two- or three-term president if he won the upcoming election.
“You know, FDR 16 years, almost 16 years, he was four-term. I don’t know, are we going to be considered three-term or two-term?” Trump asked. “Are we three-term or two-term if we win?”
As he continued to speak, some in the crowd yelled, “three.”
During a sit down with “Meet the Press” last year, Trump said that he would not pursue a third term in the White House if he were to win his second in 2024.
Trump is legally not allowed to serve a third term, as the 22nd Amendment restricts presidents to just two terms in office.
Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only president to serve more than two terms, having been elected to four during the Great Depression and World War II. FDR died in office shortly after winning his fourth term. The 22nd Amendment was enacted after he passed.
Last month, Trump told Time magazine that he would not challenge the 22nd Amendment if he was re-elected for a second term.
“I wouldn’t be in favor of a challenge. Not for me. I wouldn’t be in favor of it at all. I intend to serve four years and do a great job. And I want to bring our country back. I want to put it back on the right track,” he said.