Fox News host Sean Hannity praised President Donald Trump’s recent musings about a potential third term in office, calling the remarks a savvy psychological tactic that keeps Trump “living rent-free” in his critics’ minds.
Appearing on a podcast, Hannity downplayed any serious intent behind Trump’s remarks, describing the idea of a third term as “ultimately a constitutional issue,” but applauded the former president’s ability to provoke strong reactions.
“I love it because they bubble and fizz like Alka-Seltzer,” Hannity said, referring to media and political opponents who react to Trump’s controversial comments. “He’s taking up space in people’s minds, which I find funny.”
The comments come after Trump recently joked during a speech at the White House about the possibility of facing off against former President Barack Obama in a race that would see both seeking constitutionally prohibited third terms. While seemingly made in jest, Trump’s remarks sparked fresh speculation about his long-term political ambitions.
A new YouGov poll found that nearly 60% of respondents believe Trump will either “definitely” or “probably” try to run for a third term—despite the constitutional prohibition.
When asked directly whether such a third-term bid is possible, Hannity acknowledged the constitutional limit of two terms but left the door open rhetorically.
“Well, not according to the actual wording of it—two terms,” Hannity said. “But would that be a possibility maybe in some other respect? Yeah. But I’m telling you, he takes up space on people’s heads. He’s great at it.”
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Who cares what wallbanger thinks about anything? He’s a human regurgitator of RNC talking points. $30mil a year for no original thoughts. There are alot of interesting commentators on the right. He’s not one of them.
Thank goodness for the term limit. Because we would still be suffering under President Obama. If the country still existed, that is.
While trolling the Democrats keeps them acting silly, and diverts them from objecting to unwise policies, it also encourages the view that Trump’s loyalty to the Constitution is somewhat limited.