Trump says he would back congressional term limits, citing public support
Donald Trump told a White House audience he is open to imposing term limits on members of Congress, noting the idea’s popularity among voters.
During a White House gathering, Donald Trump expressed willingness to endorse formal term limits for Congress, while also emphasizing that regular elections serve a similar purpose. He highlighted the notion’s broad appeal to voters and recounted observations of both stagnant seniority and the challenges of an all-rookie chamber. The comments surface as the issue has resurfaced following the hospitalization of Kentucky GOP Senator Mitch McConnell after a June 14 fall, which he initially kept private, and New Jersey Representative Tom Kean Jr.’s four-month absence linked to treatment for depression.
A recent poll indicated strong bipartisan backing for term limits and age caps, though the exact percentage was not specified. Trump’s stance adds a high-profile voice to the ongoing conversation about congressional accountability.
Why it matters
The president’s endorsement could influence public opinion and legislative action on limiting congressional tenure.
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