TRUMP ACKNOWLEDGES CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON THIRD TERM, FOR NOW

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would not seek a third term in office, a marked shift after months of teasing the idea despite constitutional limits, but it was unclear whether it was his final word on the matter.

Trump, who is known for changing his mind on major issues, was speaking to reporters on Air Force One during his Asia trip. His flirtation with the idea has alarmed opponents and constitutional experts, who say a third term would test the 22nd Amendment, which states no person shall be elected to the presidency more than twice.

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