Summary of "Bannon: Donald Trump will have a third term"
Steve Bannon on Donald Trump’s Third Term in 2028
In the video, Steve Bannon asserts that Donald Trump will secure a third term as president in 2028, despite the constitutional limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment, which currently restricts presidents to two terms. Bannon suggests that there are multiple alternatives or legal interpretations that will be revealed in due course to allow Trump’s return to office. He frames Trump as a “vehicle of divine providence,” an imperfect but necessary instrument to complete the political agenda they have begun.
Constitutional Challenges and Bannon’s Response
When challenged about the constitutional barriers, Bannon argues that if the American people choose to reinstate Trump, it would reflect their will and not necessarily violate the Constitution’s spirit. He dismisses concerns about this leading to a quasi-dictatorship, emphasizing that Trump’s presidency involves constant negotiation and compromise. He cites examples such as legislative deals and international diplomacy to support this view.
Tensions in Bannon’s Political Approach
The dialogue reveals some tension between Bannon’s earlier calls for political confrontation—such as his phrase “smash the other side”—and his later emphasis on negotiation and compromise under Trump’s leadership. Despite this, Bannon maintains confidence that:
The Constitution embodies the will of the people and that Trump’s third term is both possible and necessary to “finish what we started.”
Presenters/Contributors
- Steve Bannon
- Unnamed interviewer (female)
Category
News and Commentary
