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The article discusses the constitutional implications of Donald Trump potentially seeking a third presidential term in 2028, highlighting the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two terms. Despite his statements suggesting interest, legal experts assert that any attempt to run again would likely be unsuccessful due to the clear constitutional restrictions. The piece also explores various theories and proposals from Trump's allies regarding how he might circumvent these limitations.
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been re-elected for an eighth term, receiving 53.66 percent of the vote despite opposition claims of electoral fraud. The election results have sparked protests, with tensions escalating as security forces clashed with demonstrators, leading to fatalities. Biya, at 92, is the world’s oldest president and has ruled Cameroon for over four decades.
The article discusses the recent surge in social media interest regarding Barack Obama potentially running for president in 2028, sparked by Donald Trump's comments about seeking a third term. While Trump has jokingly referenced the idea, he is constitutionally barred from doing so, and the discussions have led to satirical speculation about Obama's eligibility and appeal as a candidate. However, the 22nd Amendment currently prohibits Obama from serving another term unless it is repealed.
A recent EKOS study reveals that only 27% of Canadians support a Fall election, with a significant majority preferring that opposition parties do not vote against the upcoming federal budget. Among political affiliations, Conservatives are most in favor of an election, while Liberal and NDP supporters are largely opposed. Additionally, many Canadians express a reluctance to support parties that would trigger an election.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned that President Trump may attempt to undermine the results of the upcoming Nov. 4 special election by using false reports of voting irregularities. Federal election monitors will be deployed in several counties, which Bonta and Governor Newsom have criticized as intimidation tactics that could foreshadow similar strategies in the 2026 midterms.
Argentina's midterm elections resulted in a significant victory for President Javier Milei and his libertarian party, La Libertad Avanza, which received 41.5% of the vote in Buenos Aires province. This win boosts Milei's economic reforms and austerity measures, despite previous concerns about his popularity due to spending cuts and a corruption scandal. The election outcome is expected to positively influence foreign investment and market reactions.