By John Q. Hosedrinker 
While tariffs may appear to protect American jobs initially, they ultimately harm both workers and consumers. High tariffs trigger retaliatory actions from foreign countries, leading to trade wars, market shrinkage, and job losses. President Reagan highlighted the importance of free trade in his address, citing the negative impact of protectionist measures during the Great Depression. The goal should be to reject protectionist legislation and promote fair, free competition to foster prosperity for all nations, as America’s economic growth depends on it.
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Steve Bannon Reveals There’s a Plan for a Third Trump Term in 2028 – Just another reminder that this is completely unconstitutional.
So, here’s the unsettling news that’s making the rounds: Steve Bannon, a figure synonymous with the rise of Donald Trump and his particular brand of politics, is openly discussing a plan for a third Trump term, potentially starting in 2028. This isn’t just a casual remark; it’s a strategic declaration, and it should send shivers down the spines of anyone who values American democracy. Let’s be clear: the very idea of a third term for a president, especially one who has already tested the limits of our system, is a blatant violation of the Constitution. The 22nd Amendment, enshrined in our founding document, explicitly limits a president to two terms. That’s not a suggestion; it’s the law.
The core of the alleged plan centers on a potential legal loophole. The suggestion is that Trump might position himself to become Speaker of the House, and then somehow maneuver his way into the presidency through the Presidential Succession Act. The argument, however flimsy, is that the 22nd Amendment bars someone from being *elected* to a third term, but doesn’t necessarily prevent them from *holding* the office through a succession process. This kind of legalistic gymnastics, designed to bypass the spirit and the letter of the Constitution, is precisely what should be ringing alarm bells. It’s a blatant disregard for the established rules and norms that have governed the American presidency for decades. The implication is clear: the Constitution itself is merely a suggestion, easily discarded when it suits their aims.
The potential players in this scenario are already being whispered about, with names like Don Jr. and Eric being floated as potential “dummy candidates.” The idea is that these individuals would be put up as figureheads, running on platforms that would ultimately clear the way for Trump’s return. It’s a cynical strategy, a game of political chess played with the future of American democracy as the stakes. It also relies on the idea that Trump would be capable, physically and mentally, of holding the office in 2028, at what would be the age of 82. Given his current state of health, this is highly questionable, although it doesn’t seem to deter the planners.
It’s tempting to dismiss this as mere speculation, as a fever dream conjured by Bannon and his allies. But to do so would be a dangerous mistake. Their actions already show the erosion of democratic principles. We’ve seen, time and again, their willingness to bend, break, and discard constitutional norms when it serves their purposes. The very fact that this scenario is being openly discussed, that it’s being presented as a plausible strategy, should be taken as a serious warning.
If this scenario were to play out, it would mark the end of America as we know it. It would mean that “the will of the people” is deemed more important than the foundation of our country’s legal structure. It signifies the end of the rule of law. What then is really left to call “America”? The erosion of core principles, the disregard for established rules, is a slippery slope. At the end of the day, with so much of our system stripped away, can we still call it America?
This is not a theoretical debate, nor a joke to be mocked. There has to be a reaction from those who want to uphold the constitution. If the people do not act to protect the constitution and the systems that keep it in place, then no one else will. This means being vigilant, being informed, and being vocal. It means calling out these plans for what they are: a direct assault on the American experiment. We must remain ever mindful that even as we make sure these plans fail, it’s never a foregone conclusion. The courts, in the end, are not always guaranteed to stand for what is right, and the potential for a third term under Trump must be treated as a serious threat.