The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits any person from being elected to the office of the President more than twice, making Trump's pursuit of a third term legally questionable. Experts indicate that there are no credible legal arguments for circumventing this amendment, and any attempt would likely face significant legal challenges.

Critics, including some lawmakers and legal experts, have warned that Trump's comments reflect a dangerous ambition to undermine democratic norms. They argue that such ambitions could threaten the integrity of the electoral process and democratic governance in the U.S.

Trump suggested that one way to navigate the constitutional barrier could involve Vice President JD Vance running for president and then 'passing the baton' to him if Vance were to win. However, legal experts argue that this scenario would also violate the 22nd Amendment.

If Trump were to pursue a third term, he would encounter numerous challenges, including ballot access issues, opposition from party members, and potential legal hurdles. Additionally, he would need support from federal and state officials, as well as acceptance from voters.

Trump has claimed to have high approval ratings but has not surpassed 47% in Gallup data during his second term. In comparison, former Presidents George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush achieved approval ratings of 90% and 89%, respectively, during significant national events.