Trump said such a thing at dinner that people were shocked, later he said – ‘I was joking’

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump made such a joke at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner about his possible third presidential term that the people present there were shocked for some time. However, soon after this he himself clarified that he was just joking. In fact, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was held again this year. Addressing the WHCA event, Trump said that just as his second presidential term is better than the first, this re-organized dinner is also better than the first.

What did Trump say in the program that shocked people?

Trump said during the program that he is happy to be at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He said that like my presidency, everything is better for the second time, and the third time will be even better. As soon as Trump said this, the people present at the program were shocked, because according to the American Constitution, no person can be elected President more than twice. A few moments later, Trump said smilingly,

‘I’m just kidding.’

Limit of only 2 terms in the Constitution

Under the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, no person can be elected President more than twice. This amendment was implemented in 1951. This rule was made after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president for 4 consecutive terms. Donald Trump is currently in his second presidential term. However, in recent months, he has several times made light-hearted comments in public forums about continuing in office beyond the two-term limit. However, to do this the US Constitution would have to be amended.

Made fun of changing the name of dinner

During his address, Trump made another joke. He said that next year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner could be renamed ‘Trump White House Correspondents’ Dinner’. Trump claimed that Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison had suggested this to him. Trump said laughingly,

‘He told me and I loved the idea. Now we will change its name.

Let us tell you that this year the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was to be held in April, but it was canceled after a major security incident.

Why could the dinner not take place in April?

According to officials, a man named Cole Allen was trying to bypass the security cordon of the Washington Hilton Hotel with a weapon and a knife. He was captured by American Secret Service officers. Investigating agencies say that the accused had also attacked an officer. During the incident, the sound of firing was heard outside, after which President Trump and senior administration officials were immediately taken to a safe place.. The accused later pleaded not guilty to four federal charges, including attempted assassination of the President and assault on a law enforcement officer. At present he is in custody and the hearing date of the case has not been decided yet.

Who was present and who did not come?

First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio could not attend this re-organized dinner due to their pre-scheduled programs. However, many senior officials of the Trump administration were present in the program. These included Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Trump’s third term statement at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner may have been a joke, but it once again sparked a discussion on presidential term and constitutional limits in American politics.

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